Associate Professor
Arkansas State University
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WRITING CONTEST
The Asian Society for International Relations and Public Affairs
(ASIRPA) now invites students and professionals to take part in the
upcoming Indonesia Focus Writing Contest (IFWC). The theme for this year
is "Sharing is believing".
The competition will be divided into two categories; the first is for
junior and senior high school students and the second is for college
students and professionals. The first, second, and third place winner of
the first category will be awarded a cash prize of $250, $100, and $50
respectively, and the first, second, and third place winner of the
second category will be awarded a cash prize of $350, $250, and $100
respectively. Winners of the second category will also have the
opportunity to publish their paper in the Journal of ASIRPA (JASIRPA).
Entering the Competition
You can enter the competition by sending your paper to
Your paper should relate to the theme above and should demonstrate how the theme is
applicable to your main interest (economy, environment, education, etc.).
The paper should be written in English, typed, double-spaced, using 12
point Times New Roman font, on standards-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1
inch margins on all sides. Please maintain consistency with your
preferred citation style (only for college students and above). The
length of the paper should be between 3000-5000 words.
You may submit more than one paper. However, you should be the sole
author of your paper(s). We don't accept a paper with more than one
author. The paper should be received by August 15, 2012.
You are also required to fill-in the writing contest submission form which can be downloaded from
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Questions and Answers about the Writing Contest:
Q: Are undergraduate students allowed to participate?
A: Yes, they are. This competition is open for all high school and college students as well as professionals. Undergraduate students will submit their paper under the first category.
Q: Do we need to travel to the United States if we choose to participate in the writing contest?
A: No, you do not need to travel to the United States to participate in the writing contest. Simply submit your paper via e-mail (as an attachment) prior to the deadline. However, you are always welcome to participate in the IF2012 conference as a regular attendee.
Q: What is the theme of the writing contest?
A: The theme of this contest is "Sharing is believing".
Q: I need more information about writing contest program (topic, writing scheme/font/paper, registration, etc).
A: Detailed guidelines of the writing contest are available at our website
Q: May I take part in the writing contest if my area of study is psychology or other?
A: Absolutely. This competition is open for any ideas or areas of specialization as long as you can relate them to the theme of the writing contest.
Q: Do you accept a paper by multiple authors?
A: No. Only papers with a single author are qualified.
Q: Can I submit more than one paper?
A: Yes, you can submit more than one paper. Whatever topic you choose, it has to be related to the main theme of this contest.
Q: Is it a requirement that my paper be written in English?
A: Yes. All papers must be written in English.
Q: Are there any restrictions as to what genre or category the content should be based on (e.g., research, fiction, opinion)?
A: No. there are no genre-specific requirements. You are free to support your arguments in ways that you believe are convincing to the audience of your paper, provided that they are strictly built around the theme of the writing contest.
Q: How does the writing contest differ from the academic presentation?
A: While the academic presentation requires that ideas are presented orally in a live and formal presentation session, the writing contest only requires submissions via email. Unlike the academic presentation, the writing contest is a competition that focuses specifically on writing skills, such as how certain ideas are constructed to support certain arguments. The writing contest also awards winners with prizes.
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CALL FOR PAPERS (CFP) - NOT WRITING CONTEST
"Embracing innovative art, science and technology in supporting the acceleration of Indonesian development"
Background and Theme
The Asian Society for International Relations and Public Affairs
Conference. The conference accepts academic papers and
business plans/ideas. Faculty members,
researchers, business people, or anyone interested in this conference
are all invited.
The theme of this year's conference is "Embracing innovative art, science and technology in supporting the acceleration of Indonesian development"
The conference invites individuals or organizations to present papers and business plans on the basis of research that address topics within the theme of supporting Indonesia's development. The papers should address some issues pertaining to the multidimensional aspects of Indonesia's development, such as food, water, energy, and human welfare to name a few, and can include a wide variety of topics within the fields of arts and humanities, natural and social science, and technology. Topics surrounding innovative strategies and methods that can contribute to the improvement of Indonesia-US relationships and Indonesian education system are highly encouraged
The conference provides a forum where broad ideas of how to help
Indonesia fare well in the globalized economy are exchanged and
discussed. It is expected that the meeting would inspire attendees with
regard to the potential roles they may want to play in this globalized
world. The conference also provides a forum for entrepreneurs to
showcase their business ideas, plans, and products to Indonesian and
international audience. We hope that the meeting would motivate, and
even initiate further business cooperation among Indonesians, Americans,
and international participants.
The paper should be written in English, typed, double-spaced, using 12
point Times New Roman font, on standards-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1
inch margins on all sides. Please maintain consistency with your
preferred citation style. The length of the paper should be between 3000-5000 words."
At the end of the conference, three best papers will be selected. If you
are interested in presenting, but your topic is outside the theme,
please contact the conference organizers below. We will
attempt to accommodate all interests.
For the business plan/ideas presentation, the conference accepts any
types of proposed business plan, provided that the business is legal.
Please submit the abstract or complete draft of the paper or
For registration and updates on the 2012 Indonesia Focus Conference,
please visit the ASIRPA Indonesia Focus Conference website
