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The Pacific Sociological Association annual meeting recently added a new session type called the Research-in-Progress (RIP) session. The purpose of adding these sessions was to provide an opportunity for attendees to present research still in formative stages of completion in order to get useful feedback. Presentations ranged from doctoral dissertation proposals to nearly completed research. Early experience from RIP session organizers and discussants is that these sessions were lively and engaging, sparking a great deal of audience participation. Feedback from presenters indicated that they received useful feedback. Based on our initial experience with the RIP sessions, we believe they are a beneficial addition to the meetings.
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Carlson, M.J., Burdsall, T. Research-in-Progress Sessions Create a More Inclusive and Engaging Regional Conference. Am Soc 45, 177–179 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12108-014-9220-2
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