Call for Papers

Online Abstract Submission

We invite you to share your interests, ideas and knowledge of waterbirds by attending and presenting an oral or poster presentation. We also seek participants in the symposium and special paper sessions.

Contributed Papers and Posters

These may be on any subject related to waterbirds that involves science or its applications. Typically there is limited time and space for oral presentations; we will also devote one evening to a poster session. If too many oral presentations are submitted for the program some may be shifted to posters.

Symposium and Workshop Sessions

Please contact the chairs or Francie Cuthbert directly to communicate your interest in a specific topic.

Abstract Submittal must be by 15 September 2005.

Writing the Abstract

All abstracts must be less than 250 words, including title, authors names (place * following name to be considered for student presentation award), and addresses. Your abstract will be printed without editing, and those exceeding the word limit will be truncated at 250 words. Please follow the format below - Title (in capital letters), then authors, with affiliation and email address following each author's name. If author does not have an email address, use snail mail address. If two authors are from the same institution, give affiliation only once (below). Abstracts should be informative, rather than suggestive. For example, try to use statements like "We conclude that nest boxes are not a viable conservation alternative for this species..." instead of "The conservation implications of this study will be discussed" and "We recommend that future studies focus on reproductive energetics" rather than "More work needs to be done...".

Special Abstract Instructions for Students

The WS gives presentation awards in three categories: best student paper, best student poster and (where applicable) best undergraduate presentation. If you wish to be considered for a student paper or poster presentation award, please check the appropriate box on the abstract submission form. To be eligible for these awards, the presenter must be a student (currently enrolled or within 6 months of finishing an undergraduate or graduate degree) but may have non-student co-authors. For those presenting posters, the primary author and presenter must be a student (as with paper presentations, non-student co-authors are allowed).

Abstract Submission Instructions

It is preferred that all abstracts be submitted online. Follow the link below to the online Registration Desk. Once you have registered for the conference you will be able to submit an abstract online.

Online Abstract Submission

Receipt and Acceptance of abstracts

You will receive confirmation of receipt of your abstract within one week of submission, otherwise call Dr. Cuthbert at 612-624-1756. Presenters will be notified by mid-September (or earlier) as to acceptance of their abstract. Do not assume you have been placed on the program unless you have been notified.