Call for papers

To whom is it intented?

This call for papers is intended for investigators, police practitioners, researchers and teachers working in the field of investigative interviewing.

Format for submission of papers of proposed presentations

To propose a conference , specialized workshop, or poster session presentation you must follow the following guidelines:

• Complete the registration form and submit it in its’ original format (Microsoft Word) via e-mail. Should you encounter problems using the form, please notify us by e-mail, using this link.
• Submit an overview of your proposed presentation.
• The title of your overview must be brief and as self explanatory as possible.
• The overview may be submitted in either French or English (submissions in both languages would be appreciated).
• The overview must include an accurate global perspective of your presentation.
• The text must be written with Times New Roman 12 characters and single spaced. Word format is preferred.
• The text must not exceed 400 words.
• References, if any, should be annexed.
• Tables and graphs, if any, should be annexed.
• The registration form and the overview must be submitted by e-mail.

Categories of Presentations

1. Conference
   These will be 45 minutes plenary presentations in the auditorium (30 minutes of presentation and 15 minutes for questions)
2. Workshop
   These will be 90 minutes presentations in auditorium/classroom permitting group interaction and promoting a deeper understanding of the subject material.
3. Poster session presentation
   These will be exposition style presentations set up among other presenters. This will be a venue that provides an opportunity to display research material, practical work, books, documents, tables, audio visual material, etc. These presentations will remain in place throughout the conference. Your presence will be required for a minimum of 60 minutes during a predetermined period of time in order to exchange with other participants and to be available to explain your material and answer questions.

Some conference presentations will be offered with simultaneous translation in French and English (particularly the plenary presentations). Other presentations will be offered unilingualy in French or English depending on the availability of translation services and participant interest.

Selection criteria

Only written submissions that respect the overall criteria described in the section dealing with Format for submission of papers will be considered.

The Scientific Committee for the conference will select presentations based on the principle theme of the 2008 conference and the number of submissions received. The overview submissions will be evaluated in consideration of the following three criteria:

1. Relevance of the proposal
2. Participant interest in the subject matter
3. Originality or innovation

The Scientific Committee may recommend that the proposed presentation be provided in a venue other than intended by the author (plenary, workshop, poster session).

Submit overviews

Submit overviews of proposed presentations no later than February 15, 2008.

For more information please contact the Scientific Committee chairperson,
Mr. Michel St-Yves
Sûreté du Québec
E-mail : michel.styves@surete.qc.ca
Tél. : 514 597-8106 (Canada)

© Gouvernement du Québec, 2008