CFDR's Knowledge Transfer Program at DC's National Conference
Each year CFDR presents a dietetic research event in conjunction with Dietitians of Canada's national conference. We present both oral and poster presentations in two categories: Research and Experience Sharing.
Abstract submissions are invited and reviewed by a special Abstracts Review Committee. All accepted abstracts are posted on CFDR's website (see Research Abstracts) and published in the online version of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. Dietetic interns are also encouraged to submit abstracts, which are not subject to peer review.
Call for Abstracts
Knowledge Transfer Program
Oral and Poster Research Presentations:
A Dietetic Research Event
Presented by CFDR in conjunction with
the National Conference of Dietitians of Canada
May 2010, Montreal, Quebec
A Time to Network with Colleagues, Share Research Results and Experiences...
- Submissions may be made by members and non-members for two categories of presentations: i) Research or ii) Experience-Sharing. Research presentations will be reports of original research. Experience-Sharing presentations will focus on current issues or new developments in nutrition or dietetics.
- Abstracts are welcome in English or French.
- Abstracts of dietetic internship research projects are also encouraged and are not subject to peer review.
Call for Professional Abstracts: February 12, 2010 deadline
Call for Dietetic Intern / Masters Practicum Student Abstracts: April 20, 2010 deadline
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
NEW THIS YEAR: Guided Poster Exchange
Posters will be grouped into similar topic areas and guided tours will be offered to conference delegates. Each 30 minute tour will be moderated by an expert who will pose and field questions to poster presenters at their posters. In addition, all posters will be posted for the full two days of the conference so that delegates may view them at their leisure
Call for Professional Abstracts
Individuals wishing to make a presentation are cordially invited to submit an abstract no later than February 12, 2010 via email. Late submissions will not be accepted. All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Abstract Review Committee. The authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection no later than the middle of April, 2010. All accepted abstracts will appear on the CFDR website and will be published in the online Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research.
Instructions to Authors for Abstract Preparation- Abstracts are welcome in English or French, by DC members or non-members.
- Abstracts including the title and author details should not exceed 300 words.
- Please select the abstract category best suiting your project, research or experience-sharing.
- Please select the presentation type, oral or poster. However the Abstract Review Committee reserves the right to reassign presentations as they deem appropriate.
- All abstracts must be submitted electronically (email) with the Abstract Submission Form to Diana Sheh at proabstracts@dietitians.ca
- Each individual may submit only one abstract as presenting author. The individual may be second author on another abstract, but may present only one abstract. All presenting authors of accepted abstracts are eligible for the early-bird conference registration rate. If you have any inquiries concerning submissions, please email Diana Sheh at proabstracts@dietitians.ca.
Abstract Categories
Two categories of presentations have been established: i) Research, ii) Experience-Sharing. Research presentations are reports of original research. Experience-Sharing presentations focus on new developments in nutrition and dietetics, e.g., the process used to develop a new program or produce a valid research instrument.
Type of Presentation- Oral
- Poster
- Either
Format
An abstract should be informative. Abstracts of research presentations must include an objective, brief method, summary of results in sufficient detail to support conclusions, the implications of the findings, and a statement of conclusions. Experience-Sharing sessions must include a statement of purpose, brief summary of content or process followed, reflect a systematic approach including supporting information, and a statement of recommendations and conclusions. For examples of abstracts, see Research Abstracts.
All abstracts should be prepared using the templates below in MS Word format.
Call for Dietetic Intern / Masters Practicum Student Abstracts
Dietetic interns/practicum students wishing to submit abstracts of their research projects must follow the instructions below. Deadline for submissions is April 20, 2010. Late submissions will not be accepted. All abstracts will be posted on the CFDR website.
Instructions to Authors for Abstract Preparation- Abstracts are welcome in English or French, by DC Qualifying (Student) members or interns/students who are non-members.
- Abstracts including the title and author details should not exceed 300 words and limit to one page.
- If the research is not yet complete, submit what has been completed to date.
- All abstracts must be submitted electronically (email) to Diana Sheh at internabstracts@dietitians.ca.
- In your email, please state your name; name of your Internship/Masters Practicum program with the city and province; your program director's name; your phone number and email address. By copying your Program Director on your email, it represents that your director is aware of your submission.
- Abstracts submitted will not be reviewed. Each abstract will be laminated and displayed as submitted in an area designated for Dietetic Internship/Masters Practicum program research during the conference. Authors are not required to give a presentation of the abstract submitted.
- If you have any inquiries concerning submissions, please email Diana Sheh at internabstracts@dietitians.ca.
Format
All abstracts should be prepared using the Abstract Template in MS Word format. For examples of abstracts by interns and practicum students, see Research Abstracts.
Abstract Submission FAQ
To facilitate your application for involvement in this event we have prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions, but please contact us if your question is not addressed here.
Am I entitled to the early bird registration rate for the DC conference?
If you are planning to go to the conference to present your abstract you will not hear whether your abstract has been accepted until after the closing date for the early bird registration (April 6, 2010). To encourage your participation in the conference, all presenters of accepted abstracts are eligible for the early-bird conference registration rate.
Why can I only submit one abstract as the first or presenting author?
Often space is a limiting factor for both poster and oral presentations. Submitting only one abstract gives everyone an equal opportunity to have their submissions accepted. There is also the potential for scheduling conflicts and this could minimize the value of your submissions.
What is the difference between an Experience-sharing and a Research abstract?
A research abstract is a report of original research. The body of the abstract should include the objective, brief description of the methodology in sufficient detail to support the conclusions, the implications of the findings and a statement of conclusions. An experience-sharing abstract should focus on new developments in nutrition and dietetics. It must include a statement of purpose, a brief summary of the content or process followed reflect a systematic approach including supporting information, and a statement of recommendations and conclusions.
Updated December 15, 2009.