Participation Type
Workshop
Session Title
Session 7.09 (Appalachian Studies) The Art of Conferencing: Proposing, Presenting, and Politicking
Session Abstract or Summary
Y’ALL (the ASA committee for Young Appalachian Leaders & Learners), the Carl A. Ross Student Paper Award selection committee, and the ASA Education Committee introduce the new Y’ALL Professional Development Workshops Series.
The topic of this year's workshop is the Art of Conferencing. The session will include tips on finding CFPs, writing successful abstract and panel proposals, presenting papers, and networking with peers, senior colleagues, and editors. One new scholar will present a 10-minute paper on his scholarship. Respondents will discuss the strengths of the paper presentation as well as point out potential areas for improvement. Time will be reserved for discussing additional dimensions of successful conference participation, including selecting conferences, writing successful abstracts and panel proposals, and networking with peers, senior colleagues, and editors. Winners of the Ross Student Paper Award and the Teaching Excellence in Appalachian Studies award will be invited to join the conversation.
Presentation #1 Title
The Silver Racer in Frank X. Walker's "Isaac Murphy: I Dedicate This Ride"
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
Character analysis of Frank X. Walker's "Isaac Murphy: I Dedicate This Ride," from the collection Isaac Murphy: I Dedicate This Ride.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Adam Sheffield is an undergraduate at Appalachian State University majoring in Appalachian Studies with a focus on nonprofit organization management.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Emily Satterwhite teaches Appalachian studies and popular culture at Virginia Tech.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #3
Barry Whittemore teaches Appalachian history at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #4
Kathryn Engle is a graduate student in sociology and Appalahcian studies at the University of Kentucky. Brittany Means is a graduate student in Appalachian studies at Appalachian State University. They are student representatives to the ASA Steering Committee and co-founders of YALL, ASA's committee for Young Appalachian Leaders and Learners.
The Silver Racer in Frank X. Walker's "Isaac Murphy: I Dedicate This Ride"
Character analysis of Frank X. Walker's "Isaac Murphy: I Dedicate This Ride," from the collection Isaac Murphy: I Dedicate This Ride.
