| The Israel Genealogical Society is pleased to invite proposals
from potential speakers for the 24th IAJGS International
Conference on Jewish Genealogy.
English will be the official language of the conference. A number
of lectures will be presented in Hebrew with simultaneous translation
into English.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:
Authors wishing to present a paper at the Conference are invited
to submit an abstract either by e-mail to jgen2004@ortra.co.il as a WORD ATTACHMENT, or mail it on a diskette in WORD FORMAT
to reach the Conference Secretariat by December 31, 2003 together
with 3 original copies. Material should be sent by Airmail in
a padded envelope marked “Do Not Fold”. Proposals,
whether accepted or declined, will not be returned. Make sure
you retain a copy of your proposal.
Sorry, FAX submissions will not be accepted!
Proposals Format:
If you plan to submit more than one proposal, please use a separate
page for each submission.
1. File format should be either Microsoft Word (*.DOC) or Rich
Text Format (*.RTF) only.
2. Abstracts should be written in English, Times New Roman font
and single-spaced.
3. Page margins are 2.5 cm (1 inch) from each side.
4. Every proposal should include the following details:
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a. |
Abstract’s title should be centered, typed
in CAPITAL LETTERS in 14 points, centered and in BOLD. |
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b. |
Leave one line space and then list authors’ full
names and titles in 12 points size font, unbold and centered.
Underline the name of the presenting author. |
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c. |
In the next line list organizational affiliations
of all authors including full address, telephone, and e-mail
address. Use 12 points size font, text unbold and centered. |
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d. |
Leave two lines space and than begin 300-word
abstract of the lecture, size 12 points font, Times New Roman,
single-spaced, justified to both sides. Describe the content
of the presentation and identify whether the presentation is
geared to a beginner, intermediate, or advanced genealogists. |
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e. |
Leave one line space and than write 50 - 100
word bio of the speaker, Times New Roman font, size 12 points,
single-spaced, justified to both sides. |
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f. |
Leave one line space and describe the speaker's
prior lecture experience, with emphasis on Jewish genealogy.
This information will assist the program committee in the final
selection of presentations. |
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g. |
Please state the language (Hebrew or English)
in which you would prefer to present your lecture. |
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h. |
Please specify the number/s of subject/area
of interest to which your presentation is mostly related. Please
see the "Subjects/Areas
of Interest" page for the full list. |
For Example:
GENEALOGICAL RESOURCES IN THE INTERNET
Ms.
K. Schwartz1, Dr. D. Bergman2
1573 Belmont Street, Atlanta, USA,
tel: +1 312 266 6666,
e-mail: kschwartz@online.net;
2Genealogy Today, University of the Toronto, Toronto, Canada,
tel: +1 758 663 3333, e-mail: dberg@online.net;
Abstract: (300 Word Abstract)
Biography: (50-100 Word Biography)
Speakers Lecture Experience: (Speakers Lecture Experience)
Subjects/Areas
of Interest: (Specify No. 1-32)
Lecture will be presented in HEBREW. |
IMPORTANT NOTE:
At least one presenter from each accepted proposal must register
to the Conference in order to be included in the final program.
DEADLINES:
December 31, 2003 - Submission of abstracts
February 15, 2004 - Notification of acceptance
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