Paper sessions involve oral presentations of three empirical or theoretical papers, followed by a discussion with the audience. Empirical papers must have data and preliminary results in order to be accepted.

Proposals for a paper presentation should consist of an abstract and an extended summary. The extended summary (max. 700 words excluding references) should include: 1) A short theoretical framework, 2) Aims of the study and researchquestions, 3) Methodology (if empirical; including participants, context, material, and data analyses), 4) Results and 5) Discussion/conclusions (including theoretical and practical implications). In addition, it is highly encouraged to address and emphasize the methodological aspects of the study. The abstract (max. 200 words) should concisely address points 1-5.

Length of the paper session: Presentations (25 minutes per paper); Interactive discussion with the audience (15 minutes).

Please send your submission as email attachment to submissions@earlisig17.org