WHAT'S
AN ABSTRACT?
An abstract is a summation of the finished project or the work
in progress. Generally, an abstract includes a description of
the paper's rationale, method, and conclusions in 200-300 words.
HOW LONG SHOULD THE FINAL PAPER BE?
Your final paper should be an extended version of the abstract
and consist of no more than 3,000 words.
WHAT DO I PRESENT AND FOR HOW LONG?
You should plan on presenting your rationale, method, and findings.
You should plan for a 12-minute presentation.
REGARDING VISUAL AIDS: ARE THEY REQUIRED/PERMITTED?
CAN ACCOMMODATIONS BE MADE?
You may use visuals aids in the presentation of your paper if
you wish. Notify the committee in advance of your specific
needs so accommodations can be made.
WHO ELSE WILL BE ON THE PANEL?
All panels are organized thematically. The other presenters
have submitted research that is similar to yours in some way.
WHAT WILL THE RESPONDENT DO?
A respondent will provide brief oral feedback on the research
rationale, method and conclusions. The role of the respondent
is to guide, not attack.
WILL THE AUDIENCE RESPOND TO THE PAPER?
Yes, after the respondent has had a chance to make comments
and ask questions, the audience will also have the same opportunity.
Again, the role of the audience is to ask clarifying questions
and make suggestions for further development of your research
project, not to attack you.
WILL THERE BE A Q&A SESSION?
Yes, after all panel participants have presented his/her/their
papers, audience members will have the opportunity to ask constructive
questions about the author's (or authors') research project.
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