ABSTRACT GUIDELINES
An abstract is an outline/brief summary of your research
project. It should be a single well-developed paragraph that is concise
and comprehensive.
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It should have an introduction, body, and conclusion.
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It explains the importance of the project, its purpose,
your procedure, what you learned, and your conclusion.
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It must be understandable to a wide audience.
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Be general. Do not include any figures, graphs, or
tables.
ABSTRACT HEADING LAYOUT
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Title of project (make sure special characters/symbols
appear correctly in Microsoft Word)
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Full name of presenter. Include any additional
colleagues that assisted you on the project, whether they are presenting
with you or not.
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Full name(s) of faculty advisor/principal investigator
ABSTRACT FORMAT
Abstracts should follow these guidelines:
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In Microsoft Word format, Times New Roman font, size 12
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Single-spaced
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A single paragraph generally no longer than 300 words.
REVIEW PROCESS
Once your abstract is reviewed, the student presenter and
faculty advisor will be sent an e-mail notifying them of the status of
their submission including any modifications requested. After it is
accepted, the presentation will be scheduled, and the student presenter
and their faculty advisor will receive a final e-mail notifying them of
the time and place of their presentation. |
GUIDELINES
Overview
Abstract Guidelines
Abstract Samples
Poster Tips
Oral Presentation Tips
Detailed Symposium
Guidelines and Sample Poster Layouts
STLAURS
2009
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