Preparing High Quality Research Proposals For ACEI.ppt

Preparing High Quality Research Proposals For ACEI Dr. Michael F. Kelley Arizona State University West Dr. Linda Bennett University of Missouri-Columbia Dr. Lin Moore Texas Woman’s University Presented at the ACEI Annual Study Conference, San Diego, CA. April 5, 2002. Presentation Outline Review the proposal submission process. Discuss the proposal evaluation process. Review the proposal evaluation criteria. Highlight the proposal decision factors. Discuss important factors to include in your proposal. Highlight important presentation features once your proposal has been accepted. Audience questions. Proposal Submission Process Review the call for proposals and the submission deadline. The deadline is usually June 1, prior to the year of presentation. So, if you want to present in April of 2006, the proposal must be submitted by June, 2005. Highlight how your proposal addresses the conference theme/sub-topics, and emphasis areas as outlined in the call for proposals. Follow all items listed in the submission requirements (paper copy, disk copy, 3 single-spaced, type-written pages that address the 7 proposal elements, and your desired presentation format). Proposal Evaluation Process Each proposal is submitted to ACEI headquarters (HQ) and must be postmarked by the due date. ACEI HQ compiles all proposals and forwards them to the research chair (currently Dr. Ernest). Research chair contacts committee members and prepares proposals for blind review by 3 separate readers (end of June). Proposals are reviewed by committee members using the proposal evaluation criteria (usually around Aug. 15th). Proposal decisions forwarded to ACEI HQ (Sept. 30th). Proposal Evaluation CriteriaSee the last page of the handout for the proposal evaluation form. How well does the Title introduce the study? This criterion is not formally rated, but it is considered in the overall evaluation process. How well does the Abstract describe the research study? Are the Resea