What is a conference paper?

❑ is a piece of writing that an author

submits to conference organizers.
❑ The papers offer a preview of the
work the researcher wants to present
to let others in their field know about
it and solicit feedback that could
generate ideas for improvement.
❑ submitted for review in advance of the
conference
 COMMON CHARACTERISTICS

❑ Conference papers should be

well-structured and concise, free of
grammatical errors with references
formatted based on requirements
set out in the call-for-papers
 The Structure that are Typically Included in a
Conference Paper
1. The title page
The title page is used to identify the main pieces of
information needed in order to identify and evaluate a
conference paper.
❑ Title of the paper
❑ the author’s name, credentials, the research institution
they’re affiliated with
❑ the submission date
❑ the name of the conference for which the paper is being
submitted
❑ should be specific, concise, and descriptive
 The Structure that are Typically Included in a
Conference Paper
1. The title page
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2. The abstract (a strong abstract)

❑ be single paragraphed, at least 250 words long, written in
correct grammar and simple terminology
❑ be self-contained. Avoid abbreviations, mathematical
equations, footnotes, and references
❑ explain the unique features of your study
❑ contain between 3 to 5 keywords or phrases that
appropriately explain the research so that readers can
easily find the paper
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2. The abstract (a strong abstract)

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3 Funding footnote

Was your study funded by an external source? If

yes, be sure to indicate the identity of the funder
and the grant information in a footnote on the
paper’s first page.
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3 Funding footnote
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4. Introduction
❑ Begin the introduction with a brief overview of the present
state of research on the chosen topic
❑ As you progress, provide more detailed information about
the topic
❑ Conclude this section with an explanation of your study’s
research question(s) (or hypothesis). Do not forget to
include what motivated you to study the topic and what
impact you hope it will make
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4. Introduction
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5. The research methodology

The methods section is of extreme importance and must provide enough
information to facilitate replication of the study by other scholars.
For your research question(s), they must be constructed with the
following in mind:
❑ Should be described in great detail
❑ Be appropriately linked with the methods used to address them
❑ Provision of clear definitions for all terminology used
❑ Should include any equations used in the study
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6. Theresults
❑ Clearly outline the results of the study, drawing data-driven
conclusions.
❑ Present the insights uncovered by the research and how they
can be used to advance your field of study
❑ Whenever possible, display quantitative results in table
format to make it easy for readers to understand.
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7. Conclusion
Your conclusion should be based on your
study’s key findings and their wider
implications. Explain what benefits or otherwise
inherent in your study and provide suggestions
for future research.
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8. Acknowledgments
This is an optional section that has to
do with a recognition of every
individual and organization that
provided any form of assistance or
encouragement that helped during the
course of your work
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9. The references
Most events will request
❑ APA, MLA or Chicago-style formatting
❑ As a general rule, APA is most often used in
education, psychology and sciences
❑ MLA is used in the humanities, and Chicago
style is used in business, history and fine arts.
 COMMON ERRORS IN WRITING

1. Not using the correct heading margin

2. Column widths
3. Fonts
4. The correct use of quotation marks
5. Where to put the authors name
6. Line spaces
7. Using the correct for of English
 Tips to Write A Conference Paper

1. Focus on the abstract

2. Create a logical flow
3. Be careful of length
4. Follow the format guidelines
5. Read it out loud
6. Write for your audience
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!