Theoretical Issues and Developments in Biodata Research and Practice
October 4-5, 1996
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA
SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS
Meeting Announcement: The First Biannual Biodata Conference, sponsored by the Applied Psychology Student Association (APSA) will be held at the University of Georgia, Athens, GA, on October 4-5, 1996. This conference is intended to expand the scientific and practical understanding of biodata. Both regular and special sessions will be held during the two-day conference. Registration provides the opportunity to attend sessions scheduled to coincide with the conference. The emphasis for this conference is on theoretical issues and developments in biodata research and practice.
Call for Papers: Biographical information (Biodata) has long been considered one of the best predictors of job performance other than cognitive abilities tests. One limitation of biodata is the lack of theory for explaining biodata's effectiveness. This limitation has legal, practical, and scientific implications. The purpose of the Biodata Conference is to encourage theoretical development in biodata research and to enhance the practical utility of biodata for organizations. Detailed abstracts and proposals for symposia or other special sessions are invited in all areas of biodata research. Papers that advance the development of the theoretical foundations of biodata or demonstrate linkages between theoretical developments and practical concerns are strongly encouraged. All paper and poster submissions will be blind refereed, and those accepted will be published in the conference proceedings. Papers authored by graduate students will be incorporated into regular presentation sessions during the conference. Special sessions have been established for papers authored by undergraduate students. Abstracts should be of sufficient detail to clearly indicate the objective and the importance of the research. By submitting an abstract or manuscript, the author(s) certifies that it is not copyrighted, previously published, presented, accepted, or currently under review for presentation at another professional meeting. Submission of a paper implies that an author will register for the conference, attend the conference, and personally present the paper, if accepted. In addition, submission of a paper grants permission to audiotape and/or videotape the presentation, if the paper is accepted for other than a poster session.
Conference Topics: A sample of conference topics thus far includes specification of biodata constructs, identification and substantive implications of life history patterns, updates on biodata research in the military prediciton of typical and contextual performance, and biodata's contribution to our understanding of practical intelligence.
Invited Speakers: Dr. Avshalom Caspi has been invited to deliver the William A. Owens Lecture. Other invited speakers thus far include Michael Mumford, Craig Russell, Terry Mitchell, Lyle Schoenfeldt, Paul Muchinsky, and Robert Morrison.
Program Participation: In addition to submissions from authors, paper reviewers, discussants, and session chairs will be needed. Please contact one of the Co-chairs to indicate your interest in serving as a reviewer, discussant, or session chair for the Biodata Conference. For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Garnett S. Stokes
Applied Psychology Program Chair
The
University of Georgia
Department of Psychology
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-2174
e-mail:
GSTOKES@uga.cc.uga.edu or, co-chairs of the conference can be contacted at
the following addresses: Barry Stennett, Department of Psychology, University
of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, e-mail: STENNETT@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU,
or Anthony G. Parisi, Department of Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens,
GA 30602, e-mail: APARISI@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU
, phone: (706) 542-2174, FAX: (706) 542-3275
Paper Awards: Awards will be given for the Outstanding Conference Paper, the Outstanding Paper authored by a graduate student, and the Outstanding Paper authored by an undergraduate student. Papers submitted for the Student Papers Track must be authored by students only, and the authors must identify themselves as students.
Instructions for Contributors: Contributors should mail their submissions to either of the Co-Chairs at the above addresses. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. All submissions must be received by May 15, 1996. Contributors are encouraged to submit their work early. Accepted papers in final form, ready for the proceedings, will be due no later than August 6, 1996. Authors must adhere to the Publication Guidelines of the APA (fourth edition).
Detailed instructions for Contributors are available from the organizers.