Submission Style Guidelines

Titles and Abstracts will be used in the conference program so provide appropriate and interesting descriptions for conference attendees.

Research Papers / Working Papers : Any theoretical or applied research benefitting AIS practice and/or education is welcomed. Manuscripts should include an introduction; purpose of the study; literature review; proposed/actual data collection process; proposed/actual analyses methods and conclusions

Teaching Cases and Tools: The abstract should describe the intention and purpose of the teaching case/tools.  The submission should also include learning objectives; where the case or teaching technique fits in the AIS course/curriculum; some evidence of classroom teaching effectiveness; teaching notes; some evidence of classroom teaching effectiveness.  Solutions or a student sample should be submitted as well to facilitate the review.

Hands-­on Computer Training Sessions: The abstract should detail the intention and purpose of the session; preferred presentation time (25 or 50 minutes); any software requirements needed for the session. Indicate whether the session is research or teaching focused.

Panel Discussions: The abstract should include the purpose of the panel and why the topic is relevant and a planned lists of panelists and suggested moderator.

Formatting Instructions:

  • Use of active voice and the use of the first person is acceptable;
  • All pages should be sequentially numbered
  • All figures, exhibits, and tables should be labeled and referenced within the text;
  • Research Papers can follow any recognized referencing method, such as APA or Chicago Manual of Style