March 8th, 2015
Langara College
100 West 49th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5Y 2Z6
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
South Asian Family Association
In partnership with Langara School of Nursing
Presents
International Women’s Day Conference
Deadline:
Feb.
7th,
Call for Abstracts
2015________________________________
A Portal to Knowledge, Care Excellence, and Networking
The 2015 International Women’s Day Conference theme is
Make It Happen
Through
Education, Empowerment, and Achievement
With six main categories: research, women inspiring women, education,
community initiative, culture and diversity and achievement.
●Research: reporting new effective action for advancing and
recognizing women; root cause of discrimination experienced by
women.
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Abstracts
Women inspiring women: collectively sharing ideas and inspiring
women to reach their maximum potential possible; personal journey
of empowerment: overcoming adversity
Education: mental health/psychological aspects of violence against
women
Community Initiatives: initiatives and partnerships; innovative
delivery of care models, capacity building, building networks
Culture and Diversity: approaches to gender equity; explore
cultural barriers to achieving gender equity; examine
attitudes/beliefs/values related to gender preference; raise awareness
and safety
Achievement: Honoring and celebrating the economic, political and
social achievements of women past, present and future
The objective of the Conference is to provide the opportunity to explore
ways in which we all can share knowledge through education, empower
others and highlight our achievements.
Abstracts are invited for Poster OR Oral presentations from
all multidisciplinary professions. Please identify which of the
categories and sub-categories named above is most relevant to your
abstract.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
All forms of scholarly inquiry by INTERDISCIPLINARY team players are welcomed! We
would like to encourage inter-sectoral sharing of knowledge!
- For project abstracts, authors are expected to clearly state the title and
purpose/goal/objectives of the presentation.
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Briefly describe the manner in which the study or issue was addressed and the findings,
conclusions or solutions.
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Clearly suggest ideas about the possible relevance of your work to the themes of
International Women’s Day conference in setting or/and context.
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Use 12 point Times New Roman regular font. Use upper case lettering only if applicable.
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Maximum of 250 words and must fit template.
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Please apply the following headings into your abstract:
Title
Background of Study/Inquiry
Purpose of Study/Inquiry
Methodology/Methods, Analytical Approach
Findings/Implications
Abstract Submission Guidelines
To assist reviewers save the abstract file as:
“8IWD_2015_titleofabstract_nameofauthors.doc”
Submit your abstract by Feb. 7th, 2015 to Suki Grewal at Sgrewal@langara.bc.ca or Prav
Dhaliwal Pdhaliwal@langara.bc.ca . Confirmation will be sent to the primary author’s e-mail
address provided. Keep this information for future reference and for any correspondence with the
convention organizers.
The primary author will receive notification of acceptance by Feb. 14th, 2015.
ABSTRACT FORM
Please read and follow the instructions carefully and complete all fields.
Make title as brief as possible but indicate clearly the nature of the study/inquiry/project.
Title
e.g. “To provide school-aged children with the information necessary to live
an active lifestyle and incorporate a healthy diet into their daily lives.”
Goal/ Purpose
Objective(s)
Please list at
least 1.
e.g. “Following a 10 minute presentation, the school aged children will be able
to express any concerns about their nutritional intake.”
Please note which sub-theme best fits your abstract:
____ Research: reporting new effective action for advancing and recognizing women; root
cause of discrimination experienced by women.
____ Women inspiring women: collectively sharing ideas and inspiring women to reach
maximum potential possible; personal journey of empowerment: overcoming adversity
____ Education: mental health/psychological aspects of violence against women
____ Community Initiatives: initiatives and partnerships; innovative delivery of care
models, capacity building, building networks
____ Culture and Diversity: approaches to gender equity; explore cultural barriers to
achieving gender equity; examine attitudes/beliefs/values related to gender preference; raise
awareness and safety
______Achievement: Honoring and celebrating the economic, political and social
achievements of women past, present and future.
PLEASE INPUT ABSTRACT BELOW
Presentation Format (Please select one)
Poster □
Oral □
Please list in the order of authorship:
Primary Author
Title/Credentials:
Institutional Affiliation:
E-mail:
Phone Numbers:
(home)
(cell)
(work)
(fax)
Please check the box if presenting:
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Co-Author #1
Title/Credentials:
Affiliation:
E-mail:
Phone Numbers:
(home)
(cell)
(work)
(fax)
Please check the box if presenting:
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Co-Author #2
Title/Credentials:
Affiliation:
E-mail:
Phone Numbers:
(home)
(cell)
(work)
(fax)
Please check the box if presenting:
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Co-Author #3
Title/Credentials:
Affiliation:
E-mail:
Phone Numbers:
(home)
(cell)
(work)
(fax)
Please check the box if presenting:
DNA membership:
YES
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Co-Author #4
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NO
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Title/Credentials:
Affiliation:
E-mail:
Phone Numbers:
(home)
(cell)
(work)
(fax)
Please check the box if presenting:
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Publication of Authors/Presenters in the Program
Yes
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No
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Please submit your abstract by Feb. 7th, 2015 to Sgrewal@langara.bc.ca or
Pdhaliwal@langara.bc.ca