2012 American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting
Frequently Asked Questions
Program, Submitting an Abstract, etc.
1. What are the differences among types of submissions?
2. What information should be included in an abstract?
3. Can I submit the same abstract to more than one category of the program?
4. When are the deadlines for submitting?
5. What do I do if I want to make changes to author information, title or abstract?
6. How do I find where and when I appear on the program?
7. Can I change the time and location of my paper?
8. Can I organize a whole session?
9. I need special equipment for my presentation. Who can assist me in obtaining equipment?
10. I do not have access to a computer or the internet. How can I submit an abstract?
Date, Time, Location, & Travel
11. What are the dates of the meeting? When does it start and end?
12. What is the location of the meeting?
13. How do I contact the hotels for reservations or special services?
Dues and Registration for the Meeting
14. Are my dues paid up?
15. Do program participants have to register?
16. What is the difference between Pre-Registration and On–Site Registration?
17. What do I do if I find out that I will not be able to attend the meeting?
18. Am I pre-registered for the meeting?
19. What time does the On-Site Registration desk open?
Program, Submitting an Abstract, etc.
1. What are the differences among types of submissions? Back to Top
All abstracts must be submitted on-line through the ASC website at www.asc41.com/annualmeeting.htm. On the site you will be asked to indicate the type of submission you wish to make. Your submission choices include: (1) Thematic Panel, (2) Individual Paper Presentation, (3) Poster Presentation, (4) Roundtable Submission, and (5) Author Meets Critics.
Complete Thematic Panel – For a Thematic Panel, you must submit titles, abstracts (of no more than 200 words per abstract) and author information for all papers together. Each panel should contain either 3 or 4 papers. Discussants are optional. We encourage panel submissions organized by ASC Divisions and other working groups. THEMATIC PANEL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, March 9, 2012.
Individual Paper Presentations – To submit an individual paper for presentation, you must submit a title, abstract (of no more than 200 words) and author information. INDIVIDUAL PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, March 9, 2012.
Roundtable Sessions/Individual Papers – Roundtable sessions consist of three to six presentations on related topics. To organize an entire roundtable, you must submit all abstracts (of no more than 200 words) and author information together. Individual papers can also be considered for roundtables and merely require the request for roundtable presentation in the initial submission. If you expect large attendance for a session, a panel might provide a better setting. ROUNDTABLE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, May 11, 2012.
Poster Presentations – These require only the submission of a title and abstract. Posters should display data, policy analysis or theoretical work in a visually appealing poster format that encourages interactive communication. All poster sessions will be held late Thursday afternoon. POSTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, May 11, 2012.
Author Meets Critics – To submit an author meets critic session, please submit the title of the book as the session title and information for the author(s), session chair and critics. Abstracts are optional. AUTHOR MEETS CRITICS DEADLINE: Friday, March 9, 2012.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the program chairs at crim-asc2012@uc.edu.
2. What information should be included in an abstract? Back to Top
Abstracts must be limited to 200 words and should provide the purpose, method, and results of the study or the general themes of the presentation.
3. Can I submit the same abstract to more than one category of the program? Back to Top
No.
4. When are the deadlines for submitting? Back to Top
THEMATIC PANEL SUBMISSION: Friday, March 9, 2012.
INDIVIDUAL PAPER: Friday, March 9, 2012.
AUTHOR MEETS CRITICS: Friday, March 9, 2012.
ROUNDTABLE SESSION: Friday, May 11, 2012.
POSTER SESSION: Friday, May 11, 2012.
5. What do I do if I want to make changes to author information, title or abstract? Back to Top
You can make changes to your submission through May 11, 2012 by going to the website where you originally submitted the abstract. You will need to use your user account and password that you created when you initially submitted the abstract. After that date, please contact the co-chairs with any changes.
6. How do I find where and when I appear on the program? Back to Top
Prior to the meetings in November, appearance information can be found by using the ASC preliminary on-line search engine. This will be available on the ASC website after July 15, 2012.
7. Can I change the time and location of my paper? Back to Top
No.
8. Can I organize a whole session? Back to Top
Yes. See description under question 1.
9. I need special equipment for my presentation. Who can assist me in obtaining equipment? Back to Top
Screens and LCD projectors will be available in all meeting rooms (except for those where roundtables and poster sessions are held). Overhead projectors, computers, monitors, the internet, VCRs/DVDs are not provided. If you need other equipment, (e.g. laptop) you must either bring it yourself or contact the hotel to arrange a rental at your own expense. Please see http://www.asc41.com/Annual_Meeting/instruct.html.
10. I do not have access to a computer or the internet. How can I submit an abstract? Back to Top
You will need access to a computer and the internet in order to submit an abstract.
Date, Time, Location, & Travel
11. What are the dates of the meeting? When does it start and end? Back to Top
The meeting starts on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, though the registration desk will be open at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2012. Regular sessions will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday and extend through the morning of Saturday, November 17, 2012. The meeting will end at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday with a closing brunch.
12. What is the location of the meeting? Back to Top
Palmer House Hilton Hotel, Chicago, IL.
13. How do I contact the hotel for reservations or special services? Back to Top
Host Hotel: Palmer House Hilton Hotel 312-726-7500
http://www.asc41.com/Annual_Meeting/2012/2012hotelres.html
Rate: $215 single/double occupancy
*You must mention that you are with ASC to obtain these rates.
Dues and Registration for the Meeting
14. Are my dues paid up? Back to Top
Please check the online ASC Member Directory first. If you are still unsure, then please contact the ASC office by calling (614) 292-9207 or emailing asc@asc41.com.
15. Do program participants have to register? Back to Top
Yes. There are NO exceptions. Submitting an abstract does NOT register you for the meeting. All attendees and participants must pay the registration fee.
16. What is the difference between Pre-Registration and On–Site Registration? Back to Top
If you pre-register, when you get to the meeting, you only have to stand in line to pick up your receipt, name badge (already printed), name badge holder, Program Book, and meeting bag. (Pre-registration forms are available on our website under Annual Meeting.)
If you register on – site, you will most likely have to endure a longer wait in line because you will have to fill out a registration form, pay your fees, have your badge printed, and then pick up your name badge holder, Program Book, and meeting bag. We advise against on-site registration. Please save yourself time by pre-registering.
17. What do I do if I find out that I will not be able to attend the meeting? Back to Top
a) Removal from the Program
You will be able to remove yourself from the Program up until May 11, 2012 by going to the same place where you submitted your abstract. After May 11, 2012, please notify your Session Chair and the Program Co-Chairs at crim-asc2012@uc.edu that you will not be attending.
b) Registration Cancellation
Before October 1, 2012, you can call the ASC office at (614) 292-9207 or email us at asc@asc41.com to cancel and receive a full refund.
If you need to cancel on or after October 1, 2012, we cannot refund your money. No exceptions.
18. Am I pre-registered for the meeting? Back to Top
Please check the List of Meeting Registrants on our website under Annual Meeting. Please allow at least 10 business days for processing registration forms. If you have allowed time for this and still do not see your name, then please contact the ASC office by calling (614) 292-9207 or email asc@asc41.com.
19. What time does the On-Site Registration desk open? Back to Top
The Registration desk opens on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
