Dear all,

This is a reminder about the call for papers for this year’s Social 
Research Association (SRA) annual conference. There is still time to submit 
an abstract, but they must be received by 7th June.

Please note all submitters should have received a confirmation email noting 
the receipt of an abstract. If you have not received one, please get in 
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SRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE: CALL FOR PAPERS
“Learning from others: Innovations in Social Research”

Tuesday 4th December 2007, Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London

Social research is continuously changing and developing, and this year the 
SRA annual conference will provide an opportunity to reflect upon and 
consider developments that have taken place throughout social research 
during the last few years. The SRA therefore welcomes abstracts for 
presentations for both plenary (40 minutes) and workshop sessions (30 
minutes) that address the overall conference theme or discuss, explore or 
reflect the following:

· Innovations in the development of research design and strategy

· Innovative ways of procuring or commissioning research

· New methods or techniques for undertaking research or exploring or 
interpreting data
(including mixed method, participatory techniques, or other innovative 
approaches for undertaking research; and new interpretative tools, data 
linking, the use of E-Science, new IT or other methods for exploring or 
interpreting data)

· Developments in connecting research to policy development

· New methods of disseminating research to reach wider audiences

Papers that explore the issue of researching innovation in social research 
are also welcome.

The SRA is looking for informative and innovative presentations from social 
researchers across national and local government, academia, and the 
independent, commercial and voluntary sectors. Papers that may involve a 
participatory element with conference attendees are particularly welcomed.

To be considered for either a workshop or plenary presentation, please send 
your abstract (500 words maximum, which should include a description of 
your research methodology - if appropriate) along with:
- your name
- affiliation
- contact details (including e-mail address)
- paper or presentation title
- details about which theme you feel the abstract reflects (if appropriate)

by Thursday 7th June 2007
to Oliver Hayllar (Chair, SRA Events committee)
Email: [log in to unmask] / Tel: 020 7549 9536

Please make the subject line of your email "SRA 2007 Abstract" and include 
your name. Please also make sure you add your name to any attachments. 
Please do not send completed presentations or papers. Once your abstract 
has been received you will receive a confirmation email reply.

All those whose abstracts are accepted are expected to book a place at the 
conference and pay a reduced delegate fee. Co-presenters will also be 
required to register and pay a reduced fee. More details about the 
conference will be announced by the SRA in due course.

The Social Research Association (SRA) was founded in 1978 to advance the 
conduct, development and application of social research. Please visit our 
website for more details about the SRA and membership.www.the-sra.org.uk