Annual Research Symposium: Abstract Guidelines
An abstract is a one-paragraph summary of a research project. It enables readers to quickly grasp the purpose and central ideas of the research project. It also lets other researchers, presenters, and attendees know whether the topic is of interest to them. The abstract is like an advertisement for the presentation, intended to convince the audience that the presentation is worth their attention.
Abstracts must contain no more than 300 words and should summarize the background for your research, research hypothesis, methodology, the results you have obtained, and their significance. Abstracts will be evaluated for conciseness and their accuracy in describing the research work. When formatting your citations, pay special attention to the style you are using (e.g., APA, MLA, etc.).
Submissions
Abstracts should only be submitted in collaboration with a faculty mentor, who will be named on the presentation. Your application must include:
- A copy of your abstract
- Your Advisor Approval Form
- Any training certificate(s) you receive after completing Responsible Conduct in Research training
Please email these documents to [email protected] by the registration deadline.
Only one abstract per study is permitted.
Additional Resources
For any questions or concerns regarding abstract submissions, contact your faculty advisor.
For additional assistance, contact the Writing Center or the Velma K. Waters Library.