FIRST BIENNIAL BIODATA CONFERENCE:
Theoretical Issues and Developments in Biodata Research and Practice
October 4-5, 1996
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA
SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS
Meeting Announcement: The First Biennial Biodata Conference, sponsored
by the Applied Psychology Student Association (APSA) will be held at
the University of Georgia, Athens, GA, on October 4-5, 1996. This
conference is intended to expand the scientific and practical
understanding of biodata. Both regular and special sessions will be
held during the two-day conference. Registration provides the
opportunity to attend sessions scheduled to coincide with the
conference. The emphasis for this conference is on theoretical issues
and developments in biodata research and practice.
Call for Papers: Biographical information (Biodata) has long been
considered one of the best predictors of job performance other than
cognitive abilities tests. One limitation of biodata is the lack of
theory for explaining biodata's effectiveness. This limitation has
legal, practical, and scientific implications. The purpose of the
Biodata Conference is to encourage theoretical development in biodata
research and to enhance the practical utility of biodata for
organizations. Detailed abstracts and proposals for symposia or other
special sessions are invited in all areas of biodata research. Papers
that advance the development of the theoretical foundations of biodata
or demonstrate linkages between theoretical developments and practical
concerns are strongly encouraged. All paper and poster submissions
will be blind refereed, and those accepted will be published in the
conference proceedings. Papers authored by graduate students will be
incorporated into regular presentation sessions during the conference.
Special sessions have been established for papers authored by
undergraduate students. Abstracts should be of sufficient detail to
clearly indicate the objective and the importance of the research. By
submitting an abstract or manuscript, the author(s) certifies that it is
not copyrighted, previously published, presented, accepted, or currently
under review for presentation at another professional meeting.
Submission of a paper implies that an author will register for the
conference, attend the conference, and personally present the paper, if
accepted. In addition, submission of a paper grants permission to
audiotape and/or videotape the presentation, if the paper is accepted
for other than a poster session.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Conference Topics: A sample of conference topics thus far includes
specification of biodata constructs, identification and substantive
implications of life history patterns, updates on biodata research
in the military prediciton of typical and contextual performance,
and biodata's contribution to our understanding of practical
intelligence.
Invited Speakers: Dr. Avshalom Caspi has been invited to deliver
the William A. Owens Lecture. Other invited speakers thus far
include Michael Mumford, Craig Russell, Terry Mitchell, Lyle
Schoenfeldt, Paul Muchinsky, and Robert Morrison.
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
Program Participation: In addition to submissions from authors, paper
reviewers, discussants, and session chairs will be needed. Please
contact one of the Co-chairs to indicate your interest in serving as a
reviewer, discussant, or session chair for the Biodata Conference. For
additional information, please contact:
Dr. Garnett S. Stokes
Applied Psychology Program Chair
The University of Georgia
Department of Psychology
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-2174
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
or, co-chairs of the conference can be contacted at the following
addresses:
Barry Stennett, Department of Psychology, University of Georgia,
Athens, GA 30602, e-mail: [log in to unmask], or
Anthony G. Parisi, Department of Psychology, University of Georgia,
Athens, GA 30602, e-mail: [log in to unmask],
phone: (706) 542-2174, FAX: (706) 542-3275
Paper Awards: Awards will be given for the Outstanding Conference
Paper, the Outstanding Paper authored by a graduate student, and the
Outstanding Paper authored by an undergraduate student. Papers
submitted for the Student Papers Track must be authored by students
only, and the authors must identify themselves as students.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTRIBUTORS
Instructions for Contributors: Contributors should mail their
submissions to either of the Co-Chairs at the above addresses.
Electronic submissions will not be accepted. All submissions must
be received by May 15, 1996. Contributors are encouraged to
submit their work early. Accepted papers in final form, ready
for the proceedings, will be due no later than August 6, 1996.
Authors must adhere to the Publication Guidelines of the APA (fourth
edition).
1. Four (4) typed, double-spaced copies of your abstract or special
session proposal should be submitted. Abstracts for review purposes
should be a minimum of five pages.
Paper/Poster sessions: Abstracts for review purposes should be a
minimum of five (5) pages; the final version of papers should not
exceed twenty-five pages (25), including references, tables, and
figures.
SYMPOSIA: A 1000-WORD GENERAL SUMMARY, A 1000-WORD SUMMARY OF
each individual's contribution (a summary of the discussant's comments
are not necessary), and a 50-word abstract. (The abstract will be
published in the Conference Program if the symposium is accepted.)
2. Each submission must include a separate title page on each of the
four copies which includes authors' names, addresses, e-mail addresses,
and affiliations. The main body of the submission must include a running
title, but all identifying information should be removed.
3. Each submission must be accompanied by four copies of the Biodata
Conference Submission Form (attached). Authors must include a self-
addressed, stamped #10 envelope. This envelope will be used to notify
authors of the accept/reject decision for each submission and to
forward reviewer comments.
4. Upon receipt of notification of acceptance of a paper for
presentation, a pre-registration fee for at least one author will be
required to guarantee publication of the paper in the Conference
Proceedings. A schedule of registration fees will be attached.
Attendees are encouraged to pre-register for the conference.
5. Mail your submission packet to either of the Co-Chairs listed above
at the Department of Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
30602. Remember, submissions must be received by May 15, 1996 to
receive consideration.
6. Travel and lodging arrangements are the responsibility of
presenters. Information describing of available accommodations and
travel arrangements will be included with the notification of paper
acceptance.
FEE AND REGISTRATION
The $85 fee ($110 on-site) covers the cost of all conference sessions,
Friday and Saturday lunches, refreshment breaks, and a copy of the
proceedings. It may be paid by check, money order, purchase order, or
letter of authorization. Regrettably, credit cards cannot be accepted.
Please make payments payable to: APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
and mail to the Chairpersons by September 13, 1996. Registration will
be acknowledged by mail.
Biodata Conference Submission Form
(Please type or print clearly)
Title of Submission:
---First Author---
Name:
Mailing Address:
E-mail Address:
Affiliation(s):
---Additional Authors---(Please attach additional pages as needed)
Name(s):
Mailing Address:
E-mail Address:
Affiliation(s):
Is this submission to be considered for:
Symposium: YES NO
PAPER PRESENTATION: YES NO
Poster Session: YES NO
OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY): YES NO
Is this submission authored solely by:
GRADUATE STUDENT(S): YES NO
UNDERGRADUATE(S): YES NO
Please provide an abstract of your submission
(minimum of five double-spaced pages)
Describe any equipment you will require
(e.g., overhead projector, slide projector, VCR, etc.)
|
