SYMPOSIUM
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TRADE PUBLICATION: process to call of papers.
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First: Call of papers on the subject.
Completed well in advance.
Organizing commitee chooses presenters.
Planners choose a diverse group
If call of papers is not used, organizers pre-select tha panel and ask to prepare paper in the subject.
Unlikely to repeat concepts.
Differebt disciplines within the same field.
Experts discuss issues and make recomendations.
Less audience participation than in forums.
Format
Can take a number of different formats depending on the number of presenters, subject, time for questions, and budget.
Standard Format
KEYNOTE SPEAKER/NOTE TAKERS: deliver remarks on the overall theme.
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Introduction of a moderator who then will introduce the keynote speaker, the panelist, pose questions and discussion.
Concludes with a question and answer period.
WELCOME: Delivered by the host/organizer.
The moderator introduces each presenter with a brief biography.
The speaker has a few minutes to speak on the topic and give his or her professional perspective.
The moderator guides a round table discussion among panelist, with pre-selected questions that have been sent to the panelist in advance.
Outcomes
Publishes the papers submitted by the manelist and a review with the opinions and any conclusions drawn from the discussion.
"NOTES FROM THE SYMPOSIUM": A less formal review article in journals or online.
Questions do not lead the discussion but clarify and expand on it.
