What type of scholarly work is appropriate for presentation at a Shop Talk?
Any type of research, creativity, or scholarship is appropriate for presentation at a Shop Talk. While background information may naturally be provided, the primary focus of the Shop Talk must be the scholarly work that the faculty presenter has authored or created. Thus, a Shop Talk should consist of scholarship (adapted for a non-specialized academic audience) that would be appropriate for presentation at a disciplinary conference, recital, art exhibit, etc. The work that is to be presented need not be entirely complete as “work in progress” scholarship is also appropriate. A Shop Talk should, however, not solely be used to disseminate the work of others or to relate an interesting but non-scholarly experience or activity.
