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In the world of academia, conference papers and presentations play a big role. It's through conference papers that professors and graduate assistants share their research with others in the field. A handout on conference papers, part of a larger series on specific writing assignments, gives an overview of how to write and present a paper. It includes details for organizing the paper to make the presentation of material more interesting.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Hold a mock conference and write and present papers based on the chosen topic, then critique the papers in small groups
  • Invite someone who has written multiple conference papers to talk to writers about the process
Classroom Considerations
  • Includes both writing and oral presentation components
Pros
  • Breaks down an involved and somewhat intimidating process into manageable chunks
Cons
  • Focuses more on speaking than actually writing the paper