Registration and Abstracts

Registration and abstraction submission will open on February 13, 2013 at 7 AM. Abstracts can be submitted from any computer with Internet access on- or off-campus. Please use Internet Explorer (IE). All abstracts for oral and poster presentations must be submitted online no later than 5 PM CT on Monday, April 8, 2013 (EXTENDED DEADLINE).

Abstract Submission Requirements (all submissions must include):

1. Title of the research presentation
2. Authors
3. Abstract (250 word limit):
   • Purpose/Introduction: Include the rationale for the study, research question and objectives of the study.
   • Methods/Materials: Include a brief description of the research design, techniques, models of inquiry and sources of data.
   • Results: Summarize quantitative/qualitative data or outcomes, including any results which are statistically significant.
   • Conclusions: Include a brief interpretation of the results and implications for your field of study.
4. Selection of 2-3 research areas that could be used to group your presentation into topic sessions (poster sessions will be grouped separately)

Important Notes:

• Please do not use all capital letters in the abstract title.
• Do not repeat the title in the body of the abstract.
• Do not use degree titles in your name.
• The online process guides you through these requirements and will alert you if your submission is not complete.
• You can change/modify your submission through 5 PM CT on April 8, 2013.
• Both oral and poster presentations will be judged by a panel of volunteer faculty members.
• Presenters MUST be at their poster during the scoring session to be eligible for an award.
• Use Internet Explorer when submitting your abstract. Otherwise, the abstract might be truncated and/or formatted incorrectly.