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UPDATE: The deadline has been extended until June 15, 1995.
==CALL FOR PROPOSALS==
Region 5 Annual Fall Conference
Tulsa, Oklahoma
September 29 & 30, 1995
==About the Conference==
The Oklahoma Chapter is proud to host the 1995 Region 5 Conference in
Tulsa. When communicating technology is critical to your business
success, then this year's Region 5 Conference is the place to learn
about the trends and technologies in technical communication.
Approximately 100 to 200 of your collegues will gather in Green
Country. Share your expertise with others by contributing to one
or more of the technical sessions, workshops, and other networking events.
Share your experiences and practical solutions in
* Tools and Technology
* Visual Communication
* Management
==Presentation Formats==
Your presentation must meet the requirements of one of the listed
formats. Below is an explanation and requirements of each format.
Please note that the paper format requires the submission of a paper,
while the other formats require only a session description. You may,
however, submit a paper for any presentation format. You must attach
copies of a completed draft to the Submission Form.
* Paper
* Panel
* Demonstration
* Workshop
[Sessions are about 1.5 hours long.]
==Proposal Guidelines==
A proposal consists of one submission form and copies of any other
materials specified in the call. You must submit a separate proposal
for each presentation. Make copies if necessary. The Program
Committee may accept your proposal unconditionally, accept it
conditionally subject to revision or your material, or reject it.
Secure co-presenters' permission before you put their names on the
submission form. All presenters named must be present and participate
in the presentation.
UPDATE: You may submit a paragraph describing your proposed
presentation.
==Proposal Deadline==
Your proposal must be postmarked by June 15, 1995, in order to be
considered. Send to
Dr. Kyle Glover
Department of English
Morrill Hall 205
Stillwater, OK 74078
kglover -at- vm1 -dot- ucc -dot- okstate -dot- edu
(918) 496-1377
For a copy of the submission form, or for more information, write to
Thanks.
LaVonna F. Funkhouser Immediate Past President, OK Chapter
lffunkhouser -at- halnet -dot- com Program Manager, 1995 Region 5 Conf.
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