Call
for Abstracts
You are invited to submit for presentation at the 2008 Wisconsin
Tobacco Prevention and Control Conference, November 18 & 19,
2008, in Madison, Wisconsin!
We are looking for presentations and workshops that will provide
current best practice and practical information on effective tobacco
control strategies and developments. Anyone knowledgeable about
any aspect of tobacco control – experts, newcomers, and everyone
in between – is welcome to submit an abstract.
Conference Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the Tobacco Prevention and Control Conference is
to strengthen the unified commitment to the tobacco control movement
by providing advocates with tools to improve the effectiveness of
programs and policies.
Conference participants will:
• Learn about the research that supports tobacco control
best practices
• Discover strategies to apply best practices
• Exchange valuable ideas and resources through networking
Conference Areas of Emphasis
All abstracts submitted for breakout sessions must:
• Directly relate to CDC Best Practices, evidence-based
or promising practices.
• Provide practical application of strategies that are either
evidence-based or promising.
• Incorporate tools that participants can use: organizational
resources/contacts, skills/strategies/methods, and/or written
resources
Presentation Formats
Abstracts are being accepted for 60 or 75 minute breakout sessions.
Please note that some abstracts may be combined due to limited
number of breakout session timeslots. You will be notified of this
upon acceptance of your abstract.
Abstract Submission Requirements
1. All abstracts must be submitted by Wednesday, May
14, 2008.
2. Applications that are received after
the deadline will not be considered for review.
3. By submitting an abstract, you are making a commitment that
upon acceptance you or a substitute will present at the conference.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, presenters are responsible for
their own registration, transportation and other expenses required
to attend the conference.
5. Abstracts must be submitted by email to Sarah Apple at sapple@uhs.wisc.edu.
All abstracts will be reviewed and selected in June; notification
of acceptance will follow soon after.
>> Your abstract
will be scored on the following criteria >> |
PROGRAM CONTENT
• Displays strategies linked to CDC Best Practices,
evidence-based or promising practices
(35 points)
• Incorporates tools that can be used in practical application
(30 points)
• Degree to which learner objectives relate to the description
of the session (15 points)
PROGRAM FORMAT and CREDENTIALS
• Presentation methods employ a variety of educational strategies
(10 points)
• Abstract is complete and follows guidelines (5 points)
• Presenter has relevant life and/or professional experience
(5 points)
For further information, please contact:
Sarah Apple, Conference Coordinator, (608) 265-8144, Sapple@uhs.wisc.edu
Keri Schneider, Breakout Subcommittee Co-Chair, (262) 703-4852,
Kschneider@lungwisconsin.org
Cindy Musial, Breakout Subcommittee Co-Chair, (608) 266-9978, MusiaCA@dhfs.state.wi.us
Submit Your Abstract
Using the following guidelines, submit your abstract
to Sarah Apple at sapple@uhs.wisc.edu.
Abstracts must be submitted according to the
instructions. Applications that are received after the deadline
will not be considered for review.
Abstracts must be submitted by Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
For further information,
please contact:
Sarah Apple, Conference Coordinator, (608) 265-8144, Sapple@uhs.wisc.edu
Keri Schneider, Breakout Subcommittee Co-Chair, (262) 703-4852,
Kschneider@lungwisconsin.org
Cindy Musial, Breakout Subcommittee Co-Chair, (608) 266-9978, MusiaCA@dhfs.state.wi.us
Presented
by the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
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