A Novice's Guide to Writing a Conference Proposal

Proposal Writing Workshop
Proposal Writing Workshop

Considering submitting a proposal but want some support? This year the Staff Conference Planning Committee will be hosting "A Novice's Guide to Writing a Conference Proposal" on December 6, 2023.

Are you eager to share your best practices, projects, or expertise with a wider audience? Presenting at a conference is a powerful way to strengthen your skillset, grow your network, and advance your career, but writing a conference proposal can be an overwhelming and intimidating experience. This beginner-level workshop is designed to equip staff members with the knowledge and skills necessary to craft a persuasive and effective conference proposal.

Attendees will...

Engage in a brainstorming and feedback process to generate topic ideas
Learn how to compose clear learning objectives and a compelling program description
Begin to build a strong conceptual framework for their topic
Explore possibilities for collaboration
Receive pro tips for experienced conference presenters
Target Audience

Individuals interested in submitting a proposal for the UNL All-Staff Conference (or other professional conference).
Beginners looking to submit their first proposal, or intermediate level looking to improve their proposal-writing skills.
Individuals anywhere in their proposal development process – from ‘no ideas yet’ to ‘final revisions stage’.
Click here to register for the workshop by December 1.

A second workshop will be held in the spring entitled “Present with Confidence: Strategies for Dynamic Presentations”. This workshop will equip those who are accepted to present with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver a successful conference presentation.

Register for the Proposal Writing Workshop: https://nebraska.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/c1bef2dd/enroll

More details at: https://staff-conference.unl.edu/