Fukuoka JALT:

[Hybrid] How to write a better abstract for the JALT2026 Conference call for presentation submissions

Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2026 Time: 3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Speaker: Trevor Holster

Description:
Hybrid event (online, and in-person in Fukuoka)

Updated: Watch the Zoom recording on YouTube

Conference proposals for JALT2026 opened on January 6th and close on March 8 (updated deadline). Every year, the JALT conference receives many more submissions than it is possible to accommodate, so many submissions must be rejected. Acceptance or rejection depends entirely on the quality of the abstract, so understanding the submission and vetting process is essential to improving your chances of acceptance. In this workshop, I will review the submission process and different categories of submission, including common mistakes that will result in rejection. I will then explain the vetting process and rubric that reviewers use and show some sample abstracts to illustrate common weaknesses in submissions. Participants are encouraged to bring their own abstracts for peer-review following the presentation.

About the speaker: Trevor Holster is the Program Chair for the JALT2026 International Conference. He teaches English at Fukuoka Jogakuin University and has a Masters of Applied Linguistics degree from the University of Southern Queensland and a Professional Certificate in Language Assessment from the University of Melbourne. His research interests include formative classroom assessment and peer-assessment.

This event is cosponsored by the PSG (JALT Writers Peer Support Group) and the Fukuoka JALT Chapter. Everyone is welcome to attend

Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Fukuoka JALT)

Cost: free

Venue: Online; and in person at Kurume University Fukuoka Satellite, One Fukuoka Building 7F CIC, Tenjin 1 11-1

Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

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Contact Fukuoka JALT

Website: fukuoka.jalt.org

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This event is co-sponsored by:

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