Review Process and Scoring

Please make your abstract as complete and descriptive as possible. Click here to see examples of well-written abstracts. To be considered for full review, all specified information must be included in your online submission. All accepted abstracts will be available on the conference app.

Abstracts will be double-blind reviewed and scored in each of the following five areas (50 maximum points):

1. Quality of writing (scale from 1: extremely poor, 10: excellent)
As part of the writing evaluation, consider grammar, clarity of expression, and appropriate use of APA citations.

2. Potential Conference Attendee Interest (scale from 1: extremely poor, 10: excellent)
How interested will conference attendees be in the proposed topic and in the chosen method of delivery?

3. Importance of the Topic to the Profession (scale from 1: extremely poor, 10: excellent)
Potential importance can include the opportunity for professional development of attendees, the uniqueness of the submission (e.g., providing new perspective), or the overall importance of the topic even if it has been presented on in the past.

4. Integration of the Scientist-Practitioner Model (scale from 1: extremely poor, 10: excellent)
A scientific-practitioner focus involves highlighting the relationships among theory, research, and interventions/practice.

5. Overall Quality of Submission (scale from 1: extremely poor, 10: excellent)
High scores on the quality of submission are reflective of submissions that have a positive impact on the conference program.