Guidelines for Submission Process

Create an account by accessing My Account
- Note: This account will be used for actions related to Research Day 2024 such as submitting an abstract, uploading a poster, and including basic information such as first name, last name, email address, password, etc.
Write your abstract following the appropriate guidelines for your discipline area.
Access the abstract submission form, fill out the required information, enter your abstract into the text box, review your submission, and press the submit button. Be sure to have all the required information available before you access the submission form to expedite the submission process (full details of the required information are shared below). You can save as you go and return to the site before final submission.
Submit the recorded version of your project for display on Symposium
- Note: Only the primary presenter will be able to submit the final abstract.

Abstract Guidelines by Discipline Area

Abstract guidelines for Humanities, STEM, and Social Sciences:

Clearly state the central research question and/or purpose of the project.
Provide brief, relevant scholarly or research context (no actual citations required) that demonstrates its attempt to make a unique contribution to the area of inquiry.
Provide a brief description of the research methodology.
State conclusions or expected results and the context in which they will be discussed.
Include text only (no images or graphics)
Be well-written and well-organized.

Abstract Guidelines for Visual Arts:

Clearly state the central research question and/or purpose of the project. Provide an artist statement.
Provide brief, relevant scholarly or research context (no actual citations required) that demonstrates its attempt to make a unique contribution to the area of inquiry. In the statement, cite your influences and inspirations: other established artists; movements that are referenced or serve as inspiration; political/ cultural/ social issues that the work responds to; personal events, adventures, medical diagnosis; etc.
Provide a brief description of the research methodology. What techniques were used? It could be as simply stated as oil painting on primed canvas, or a more in-depth explanation of the experimental process.
State conclusions or expected results and the context in which they will be discussed. What did you learn? What was successful? What are things to be addressed in future pieces? How does this piece fit into your portfolio or future works?
Include text only (no images or graphics)
Be well-written and well-organized. If there are multiple areas covered with a unique influence that alters the interpretation of the work, speak more to one or two components of your “research” in depth: was the work a response to Art History? Or was the focus the experimental process? While it is assumed you will very briefly respond to all of these requirements, it is also expected that only a few will be the central focus of your statement.
Visual Arts presenters are required to upload one example of work. For works in progress, you may substitute images of the work being submitted with images of past works that are representative of the artwork to be exhibited at Research Day 2024.
If a video or performance documentation, no sample should exceed 2 minutes.

Abstract Guidelines for Performing Arts:

Clearly state the central research question and/or purpose of the project. A statement discussing compositional or performance aspects of the work. Why did you compose this work or choose this work to perform? What aspects of music are you exploring?
Provide brief, relevant scholarly or research context (no actual citations required) that demonstrates its attempt to make a unique contribution to the area of inquiry. How does the composition and/or performance advance the development of your creative output?
Provide a brief description of the research methodology. Provide a brief description of the musical work from a compositional or performative standpoint.
State conclusions or expected results and the context in which they will be discussed. How did the composition of the work or preparation for the performance affect your musical understanding and output?
Include text only (no images or graphics). Include a link (box, google drive, dropbox, etc) to a recording of the work and a score of the work if required for performance.
Be well-written and well-organized.

Important Information

All abstracts must be submitted by the posted deadline(s). Please refer to the submission deadlines and make sure you submit your abstract accordingly. Notification decisions will be sent according to the posted schedule.
Should your abstract be accepted, you will use your submission account to complete your application and upload your poster (if applicable). Listed co-presenters must also create an account in My Account.
Up to two abstracts per primary presenter are permitted. Up to a maximum of two co-presenters may be listed on each submitted abstract. There is no limit on the number of abstracts where an individual is credited as a co-author.
Abstracts will undergo a rigorous evaluation by a panel of expert volunteer reviewers. Abstract reviewers will evaluate submissions based on the criteria listed below and will assess overall merit within the context of the specific academic discipline.
The title and author(s) of your abstract will appear EXACTLY as they are entered in the abstract submission form. Please double check punctuation, grammar, and spelling before submitting.
Upon acceptance, your abstract will automatically be incorporated into the final program, which you may later reference for graduate school applications, resumes, CVs, etc.
Follow the guidelines above when preparing your abstract. Select the category option which is most appropriate.
If you need assistance writing your abstract, please reach out to your mentor and/or explore the various examples on the Symposium by ForagerOne platform. Your presentation will be displayed in a like manner. https://symposium.foragerone.com/sample-university-event1/presentations

Student Presentation Mode Options

Film - This presentation mode allows students to present research or creative projects through short film.

Scheduled in a series of other presentations, each are 15-minutes max (10-minute presentation + 5 minutes Q&A)
Please plan to pre-record the short film so it can be shared in a digital format during the presentation. The length of the film to be shared should fit within your presentation timeslot.

Exhibits - This presentation mode involves students showcasing their research or creative projects through visual arts displays, which may include paintings, sculptures, photography, digital art, and other visual media.

Students participate in a 60-minute session

Students (max of 2 students) stand by their exhibits to discuss their work with event attendees and answer questions.

Oral Presentations - These are traditional presentations where students present their research findings or projects to an audience using slides or other visual aids.

Scheduled in a series of other presentations, each are 15-minutes max (10-minute presentation + 5 minutes Q&A)
Students are not replaying their pre-recorded presentation

Performances - This category allows students to present research or creative projects through performances, such as musical performances, theatrical acts, dance routines, spoken word, or other artistic expressions.

Scheduled in a series of other presentations, each are 15-minutes max (10-minute presentation + 5 minutes Q&A)
Note: If live performance is preferred, we encourage students to provide needed musicians, actors, dancers, readers, etc. as presenters and/or co-presenters as part of their submission since local talent is limited.
If presenting a group performance, the entire performance MUST be no longer than 10 minutes.

Poster Presentations - Poster sessions involve displaying a visual representation of the research project on a large poster board including a mixture of text with tables, graphs, and pictures to present your findings in a visually interesting and accessible way. This will serve as a tool to prompt discussion with colleagues during the 60 minute poster session.

Students participate in a 60-minute poster session
Students (max of 2 students) stand by their posters to discuss their work with conference attendees and answer questions.
Poster max size of 42W" x 40H" with White Background Only
ONLY posters uploaded to the submission form My Account. (max of 2 students) by the April 1st deadline will be printed by the Research Day Committee. Poster presenters will have only one complimentary poster printed per uploaded submission. We can not reprint posters.
Students are responsible for printing posters not submitted by that date.
Items typically included in poster: Title, Authors, Abstract, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, and References (See Resources **How to Make a Poster** and Poster Template Example )

Recorded Presentation

Instructions Coming Soon

Examples >>>>>2023 Recorded Presentations

Additional Details & Resources

PowerPoint presentations will be added to the computer in your assigned classroom the week of research day.
Poster Creation Resources
- **How to Make a Poster**
- Poster Template Example
Professional business attire is required by all presenters excluding those in the performing arts if it is a part of your performance.

Resources

Sample of presentations on Symposium

https://symposium.foragerone.com/sample-university-event1/presentations

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Guideline Source: Council of Undergraduate Research (CUR) - NCUR