AATJ Webinar: Guidelines for Proposal Writing and Academic Publishing

AATJ学会発表からJLL掲載へ：プロポーザル作成および学術出版の指針

From AATJ Conference Proposals to JLL Publications: Guidelines for Proposal Writing and Academic Publishing

Speakers:

Mariko M. Wei, Ph.D., Purdue University, Co-director of AATJ Spring Conference
Suwako Watanabe, Ph.D., Portland State University, AATJ Coordinating Editor, Journal of Japanese Language and Literature

Facilitators: AATJ, PD Co-Directors:

Yoshiko Saito-Abbott, Ph, D. California State University Monterey Bay
Kazue Masuyama, Ph.D. California State University, Sacramento

要旨：本ウェビナーは、学会発表のプロポーザル作成および学術論文の出版力を高めたい方を対象とする。前半では、AATJ Spring Conferenceの共同ディレクターとしての経験をもとに、採択につながる効果的な発表プロポーザルの作成方法について実践的なアドバイスを行う。特に、評価の基準やよく見られる問題点、そして明確で説得力のあるプロポーザルを作成するための実践的な戦略を紹介する。後半では、AATJのJournal of Japanese Language and Literature（JLL）の編集統括者が、同誌の対象分野と視点を説明し、投稿から採択までの出版プロセスを概説するとともに、掲載を目指すための実践的なヒントを紹介する。

Abstract： Are you looking to strengthen your conference proposals and academic publications? Join us for this engaging webinar! The first part focuses on effective strategies for developing strong and compelling conference proposals, drawing on experience as a co-director of the AATJ Spring Conference. This section highlights key evaluation criteria, common pitfalls, and practical strategies for writing clear and persuasive proposals. The second part provides valuable insights from the perspective of the AATJ’s Coordinating Editor of the Journal of Japanese Language and Literature (JLL). It explains the journal’s scope and perspectives, outlines the publication process from submission to acceptance, and offers practical tips for successful publication.