Link to Conference Maker

Submitting a Paper | 2008 IAFFE Conference on Feminist Economics
IAFFE uses a software program called Conference Maker to manage our submissions. Proposals should be submitted via Conference Maker.

PLEASE NOTE:
* Capitalize only the first letters of the title.
* Put only author(s) and University affiliation in the ‘author’ box.
* Co-authored abstract should be submitted only once.
* Normally only one single-authored paper per person will be accepted.
* IAFFE typically does not have discussants, but you may include them if you choose.

Here are instructions for using the Conference Maker site to submit your proposal. There also is a more detailed Help function on the site menu.

1. Creating an Account in Conference Maker: You need to create a User ID and Password at this website. At the bottom of the page is a link to create a new account. Upon clicking, you will be prompted for your email address. You then will be asked to complete a profile and create a Username (ID) and Password. Use an ID that is easily recognizable – perhaps your first initial and last name. Once you have created an account, you will be able to access the conference submission website. Once you log on, you can view and change your personal information by using the Settings command in the Personal Information section. Keep in mind that other users will be able to view this information. You can also change your password by clicking Change Password.

2. Submitting a Paper: Once you are ready to submit your paper, click on Submit a Paper in the Main Menu on the left. Fill out all required items, listed in yellow, and any other information you want to provide. You can enter your abstract by cutting and pasting the text. If you want to upload a full copy of your paper, click on the Browse button, then click directly on the name of the file you want to upload from the hard disk of your computer. Once you enter all required information, click Submit (may take a minute to process). You will receive an email confirmation that your submission was successfully received.

3. A Note On ‘Areas’: The software asks you to pick a broad topic area in which to situate your paper. There is an area called ‘Unassigned Submission’ which you should use if you are not sure where your paper best fits, or you don’t like the topic headings. We are not trying to force you into an area; rather, we hope this option will be helpful in sorting papers into sessions. All papers will be equally considered.

4. Submitting A Session: The software allows you to propose a session. Once you have identified colleagues who would like to participate in your proposed session, have each one submit a paper following the instructions outlined above. Each paper submitted is assigned an ID number, which you will need to submit your session. You can use the Search Database function in the Papers section of the Main Menu to find the IDs for your colleagues’ papers, or have them send you their paper IDs once they have completed their submissions. You can then propose the session by clicking on Create New Session under the Sessions heading of the Main Menu. You do not need to complete the session information in one sitting, as you can edit it later (add papers, chair, etc.). Note we do not usually have discussants for sessions at the IAFFE conference.

5. Editing A Submitted Paper/Abstract: You can edit your paper at any time prior to the closing date for submissions by searching for your paper. Select either List My Papers on the Main Menu or click on Search for Papers in the Main Menu and enter the author or title. When you see your paper in the list, click on the paper ID hyperlink. This will take you to a page displaying your full submission information. Clicking on the Edit button will take you to a form that will allow you to change or edit any item of your submission (except your paper ID number), and will even allow you to upload a new version of your paper in place of the previous version.

6. Editing A Submitted Session: Click Search Database or List My Sessions to find the session you submitted that you wish to edit. In the list of sessions that are displayed, click on the white hyperlink on the session number or title to display the session information. Click Edit Session at the bottom of the screen. You will see a form displayed that allows you to change the session title, the papers to be included in the session, the session chair, and so forth. You will need to specify the paper IDs for the papers to be included in the session and the user ID for the session chair.

7. Withdrawing A Paper Submission: You can withdraw your paper at any time prior to the closing date for submissions. Click on List My Papers or Search for Papers in the Main Menu to find your paper and access your submission information, as in 5 above. At the bottom is a ‘Delete’ button. If you delete your paper, there is no way to retrieve it. To resubmit, you must make a new submission as outlined in item 2 above.

8. Help Resources and Contact Information: Should you have questions regarding the functions of the software and submitting process, please consult the Help section at the bottom of the Main Menu. If you have further questions regarding the submission process, please contact Cecilia Conrad at Torino@iaffe.org.