• Submit a workshop proposal!

The information listed below must be submitted through the online submission form. It is provided here to assist you in planning your submission. The form may differ slightly from the version listed here. You may begin a submission and then return to edit it up until the deadline.

• Submitter agreements: The submitter must agree to abide by the Code of Conduct for SCO-SOC and the SCO-SOC EDI Statement.
• Workshop title: A short and descriptive title works best. 
• Organizer: (Name, institution, email). This person is the point of contact for the workshop and will be primarily responsible for correspondence. 
• Co-organizers: (optional; name, institution, email). There can be any number of co-organizers, including zero. 
• Workshop type: short course (2-4 hours) or full-day (6-8 hours)
• Workshop description (up to 200 words): Describe the theme and purpose, avoiding overly specialized language. The description should include background information, goals, objectives, importance, and interest to the membership of SCO-SOC. Please do not duplicate information that appears elsewhere (workshop title, organizer name, presenter names, etc.) This description will appear in the online program and be read by potential attendees.
• Justification (up to 200 words): The justification should focus on how the review criteria are met by the proposal (see criteria below) and not simply repeat the workshop description. The justification will only be seen by peer reviewers and the committee. It will not appear in the meeting program. 
• Learning objectives: Provide at least 2 learning objectives that are clear, measurable, and achievable. Learning Objectives describe the objectives of your proposal in the context of what participants will be able to demonstrate, explain, identify, establish, and/or outline as a result of completing this workshop.
• Desired outcomes (up to 200 words): Describe the outcome you seek to indicate a successful event - for example, applied new skill, improved performance/productivity, transformed behavior, adjusted attitude/mindset, increased awareness - immediately at the end of the session, and 3-6 months and/or 9-12 months following the workshop.  
• Equity Diversity and Inclusion: SCO-SOC is committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness in all areas of activity, including the Annual Meeting. In keeping with this policy, workshop organizers are expected to affirmatively promote SCO-SOC’s Diversity Statement, including ensuring that workshops are open and accessible to persons from diverse backgrounds, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, LGBTQ2S people, people with disabilities, or others who have been and are currently marginalized. We ask you to confirm that you have taken efforts to ensure openness and accessibility. 
• Equipment notes: Any special equipment or materials required for the workshop  
• Draft Agenda: Provide a draft workshop agenda, including timeline and topics to be covered in each section. If possible, also include presenter names.

Review Criteria

All proposals will be peer reviewed by the Workshop Committee. Organizers will be notified of decisions by 21-February, 2025. 

Relevance and impact

• offers significant contributions to the field of ornithology and/or conservation.
• presents innovative or interdisciplinary approaches, including novel techniques and emerging technologies, or practical training in community engagement and other human dimensions of ecology and conservation of birds 
• has broad enough appeal to generate strong interest at the meeting 

Organizers and presenters 

• Organizers and presenters have strong background and expertise in the workshop subject and objectives 
• Where appropriate, presenters can offer diverse perspectives on the topic reflecting different backgrounds and alternative ways of thinking and understanding 

Structure and Organization

• Workshop is well-organized and will be successful in meeting objectives and ensuring desired outcomes 
• Learning objectives are clear and measurable 
• Desired outcomes are consistent with learning objectives 

• Read the proposal requirements and review criteria before you start developing your proposal. 
• Start recruiting co-organizers and presenters as soon as possible. This generally takes longer than most people think it will. You do need a complete list of confirmed presenters. 
• Use a computer for submission as the site is not optimized for mobile viewing.