Call for Papers

or “Call for Podpers” as we call it. Get it? See what we did there?

Call for papers is closed

Call for papers will re-open on January 6th 2025. Until then, you can use the information below to prepare your submission.

We are thrilled you are interested in joining us on SLP Nerdcast! We hope you find all the answers to your questions on this page. If you still have a question email us anytime.

How do I submit my call for papers?

Good question! It’s similar to what you may have found at other conferences.

  1. Use this Call for Papers Planning Worksheet to organize your submission. You will need to prepare the following:

    • The name and email address of a primary author / presenter as a point of contact

    • The names and email addresses of any additional authors

    • A topic area and proposed title (this may be subject to change)

    • An abstract / brief blog post that summarizes the content of your presentation that is less than 1500 characters

    • 3 learning objectives that are measurable and well defined

    • At least 3 relevant references (you will be asked to submit a final list of references and 2-3 page outline 2 weeks prior to recording).

    • A bio for all authors / presenters (you have the option to email us a headshot to use for marketing materials at info@slpnerdcast.com)

  2. Once you have filled in the Call for Papers Planning Worksheet you can use the button below to submit electronically. Please note: the electronic submission does not save as you enter information unless you are signed into a google account. We recommend filling in the worksheet and copying and pasting your information into the electronic submission form.

FAQ

  • Presentations are reviewed by Kate and Amy in conjunction with the Advisory Board. Presentations will be accepted based on a rubric weighing factors related to the following questions:

    1. Does the presentation contain 3 clear learning objectives

    2. Does the presentation integrate principles of evidence-based practice with emphasis on clinical application and / or relevance?

    3. Does the presentation provide opportunities for listeners to extend their self-directed learning?

    4. Does the presentation align with previously identified learning needs of our audience.

  • We will contact you by email no later than 4-6 weeks of the closing date. 

  • If your presentation is accepted the following will happen:

    1. We will notify you via email that your presentation was accepted no later than 4-6 weeks of the closing date.

    2. We will send you a link where you can choose a recording date. Generally speaking recording time will be roughly one and a half hours.

    3. Two weeks prior to recording we ask you to submit a 2-3 page outline that includes a complete reference list. While you can make minor changes to this outline we ask that it be as close to a final draft as possible. You will also be asked to confirm that your financial and non-financial disclosures have not changed.

    Additional instructions and details will be sent once your presentation is accepted.

    1. We record our episodes over Zoom. When recording we ask that you:

    2. Have earbuds or a headset with microphone

    3. Have a stable / strong WiFi connection

    4. Go somewhere quiet

    5. Turn off anything that might make a sound (phone, email alerts, etc.)

    6. Consider having a timer present. Our episodes are at least 50 minutes long and no longer than 1 hour and 5 minutes. We rely on you to keep time during your presentation and will begin wrapping up at roughly the 1 hour mark.

    7. Be prepared to make mistakes. We make them all the time - mistakes are welcome. We can discuss final editing with you prior to publication.

    Have more questions? Email us anytime!

  • We open our Call for Papers once a year in January.