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University of Tampere, Faculty of Education and
Lahti Polytechnic organize an  PBL-logo

International Conference on
Problem-Based  Learning
9-11 June 2005
Lahti, Finland

PBL IN CONTEXT
– BRIDGING WORK AND EDUCATION

Information for All Presentations

  1. A written abstract must be submitted for each proposed presentation, regardless of category. Up to three people can be named as authors in the abstract proposal.
     
  2. For each participant, a maximum of two proposals may be submitted in which the person is named as an author.
     
  3. All abstracts must be in English and must be submitted on the abstract submission form attached.
     
  4. All presentations must describe original work to which both/all authors listed have made a significant contribution.
     
  5. The author(s) presenting the paper, poster or workshop must register to attend the Conference and be available to participate in the programme at the time scheduled.
     
  6. The author or one of the named authors is responsible for communicating with the Conference Office about the paper, poster or workshop. 
     
  7. Abstracts of all the accepted presentations will be published in the Abstract Book and on the Conference web-site. 
     
  8. All abstracts will be peer-reviewed without knowledge of the identity of the author(s) by at least two referees. Abstract evaluation criteria are:
    • Potential value for the pedagogical development of working life and education in PBL (impact of research, policy and practice)
    • Relevance (conference theme)
    • Evidence (methods, results)
    • Clarity (content and language of the abstract).

How to Write a Good Abstract?

Abstracts for both paper and poster sessions and workshops must be written in English and include the following information:

PURPOSE: What was the major reason for doing this study?

RELEVANCE: How does this study relate to the pedagogical development of working life and education in PBL?

FOCUS: Describe the phenomenon and the focus of the study.

METHODS AND DATA: Where the techniques used to collect the data valid and reliable? What data was included within this study?

ANALYSES: Describe the type of analyses used to assist you in interpreting your data.

RESULTS: Briefly summarise the data derived from your analyses.

CONCLUSIONS: What can you logically conclude through the analysis of your data? What are the implications for the pedagogical development of working life and education in PBL?