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Paper
Selection Criteria
In
selecting abstracts and papers for presentation, preference was given to papers
that contrasted research results with practical experience, whilst also
highlighting the potential practical and policy implications. Contributions are
in different categories with the following criteria:
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All
Papers – Irrespective of the category of
paper, authors have to produce a high quality paper that adds to existing
knowledge of enterprise creation and development. Acceptance decisions on
all papers were based on relevance to the Conference theme, contribution to
knowledge and quality. All papers were subject to quality control and
acceptance by Track Leaders.
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Refereed
Papers – should be of a publishable
standard. Following the refereeing process, papers were either accepted
subject to satisfactory completion, or reclassified as a discussion paper or
declined. Refereed Research papers are clearly identified in the schedule
with the symbol ®.
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Discussion
Papers – describe ongoing research and give
an insight into current research thinking and activities. They are an
opportunity for authors to present their work and receive some feedback
prior to developing the research for publication.
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Practical
Papers – enable practitioners to highlight
excellent and distinctive practice in enterprise creation and development.
There must be evidence of the effectiveness of the practices presented with
clear practical or policy implications highlighted.
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International
Papers – were welcome on all of the Track
Themes and paper categories listed above. Authors were invited to
demonstrate the wider applicability of their work through comparative
analysis with UK/US research studies or linking to existing international
theory, models or best practice.
Assessment
Criteria
All
prize-winning papers have been assessed against the following ten criteria for
this Conference:
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Relevance
or importance to current research or practice in this field;
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Originality
in approach adopted;
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Significance
and importance of implications for policy and/or practice;
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Quality
of literature review and critique;
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Coherent
and comprehensive presentation of approach and methods;
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Quality
of scholarship and/or evidence;
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Clarity
of presentation and style;
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Level
of interest to the reader;
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Contribution
to the field.
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