Evaluation Criteria for Paper Submissions:

Addresses a significant issue, question, or gap in education research.

Strong grounding in relevant theory or conceptual literature aligned with the study’s purpose.

Clear, rigorous description of research design, methods, and data analysis.

Logical organization and clear articulation of purpose, process, and findings.

Evidence-based conclusions with relevance to educational research or practice.

Reflects quality suitable for development into a refereed journal manuscript.

Writing is professional, grammatically correct, and easy to follow.

Evaluation Criteria for Research to Practice Paper Submissions:

Focused on applying research to practice or policy.

Clearly articulates real-world relevance and goals.

Shows potential impact on education professionals or systems.

Research findings or theoretical foundations are clearly explained.

Session promotes critical thinking, collaboration, or skill-building.

Writing is professional, grammatically correct, and easy to follow.

Evaluation Criteria for Roundtable Submissions:

Addresses a timely, important, or underexplored issue in education research, practice, or policy.

Clearly defined objectives and focus aligned with the interactive, discussion-based roundtable format.

Thoughtful framing of questions, dilemmas, or topics with strong potential to spark meaningful dialogue.

Well-developed plan for engaging participants in inclusive, collaborative discussion.

Logical organization and clear articulation of the session’s purpose, structure, and intended outcomes.

Reflects quality and relevance appropriate for peer engagement and professional knowledge exchange.

Writing is professional, grammatically correct, and easy to follow.

Evaluation Criteria for Poster Submissions:

Addresses a relevant issue in education research, practice, or policy.

Purpose and takeaways are clearly articulated.

Demonstrates potential to engage attendees in constructive dialogue.

Goals and intended outcomes are clearly described.

Writing is professional, grammatically correct, and easy to follow.

Evaluation Criteria for Panel Submissions:

Focuses on a relevant issue that benefits from multiple perspectives.

Clear session structure, sequence, and defined panelist roles.

Advances knowledge or challenges assumptions in research, practice, or policy.

Includes strategies for fostering interactive discussion.

Writing is professional, grammatically correct, and easy to follow.