[nativestudies-l] Vine Deloria, Jr. American Indian Studies Student Paper Award -- DEADLINE December 30, 2011

[Lowe, Shelly C]

This is an invitation to submit a paper to the
WSSA (Western Social Science Association)
Please submit electronically to: Karen.Jarratt-Snider at nau.edu<mailto:Karen.Jarratt-Snider at nau.edu>
 The Vine Deloria, Jr. American Indian Studies Student Paper Award will be given for the best paper submitted.  The award will be $500.
 Criteria for Best Paper[1]
Papers are evaluated based on a) advancement of knowledge, b) appropriateness for an American Indian Studies audience (broadly defined), c) theoretical foundations,
d) analytical/critical thinking, e) writing skills, and f) research methods (if applicable).
Undergraduate and graduate papers are evaluated separately.
Paper Requirements
 - Papers cannot exceed 25 pages (which include bibliography, tables, figures, appendices and other supporting materials).   Abstracts and cover sheets do not count as part of the 25 page maximum.

- Papers longer than the 25 page maximum will not be read (strictly enforced).
- All pages must be double-spaced and in 12 pt font.
 - Papers may not be theses or dissertations previously presented or published.
 - Authors may wish to consult the Social Science Journal's style guide for formatting information.
Papers must be received on or before December 30th, 2011.
 Please clearly indicate (on the COVER page ONLY) Name, undergraduate or graduate status, institutional affiliation, address, phone number and e-mail address.  Send an e-mail copy (Word) to:

Karen.Jarratt-Snider at nau.edu<mailto:Karen.Jarratt-Snider at nau.edu>

For questions please contact:

Dr. Karen Jarratt-Snider

Department of Applied Indigenous Studies

Northern Arizona University

P. O. Box 15020

Flagstaff, AZ 86011

Phone: 928-523-6219<tel:928-523-6219>

Fax: 928-523-5560<tel:928-523-5560>

E-mail: Karen.Jarratt-Snider at nau

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[1] Students who wish to present their papers at the WSSA conference in April, 2012 in Houston, TX need to submit a separate proposal for presentation to Karen.Jarratt-Snider at nau.edu<mailto:Karen.Jarratt-Snider at nau.edu> by December 1, 2011.

Go to http://wssa.asu.edu/ for further information on the conference.

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