When they ask you to include your "affiliation" on your abstract, does that generally mean the college you currently attend? If you are not currently in college, can you list a society that you are a member of. For example-"Society for Cinema and Media Studies"?
2007-02-26 05:57:57 · 2 answers · asked by Sharon 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Affiliation always means the college or university you currently attend, or by which you are employed. Listing a society would imply you are an officer of that society.
Conference participants not currently in school or employed by a college write "Independent Scholar." There is often an option for this designation on the conference registration form.
2007-02-26 13:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Affiliation typically means the college or university you attend or are employed by. This is important because when you're writing a paper, you need to be backed by a reputable source (like a college). I haven't heard of anyone using a professional society as their affiliation, unless the paper directly corresponds with it. Another affiliation could be religious... don't get too hung up on this, though. The important thing is to wow them with your paper. I don't see why you couldn't be independent instead of affiliated.
2007-02-26 14:04:37 · answer #2 · answered by Rachael H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋