Abstract Guidelines
Research Symposium -March 14-18, 2011
Abstract Guidelines
- Abstract format: objective, design, materials & method, results, conclusions, support (and sources of financial support, if applicable)
- Only the presenting author needs to submit an abstract
- Only one abstract should be submitted for each presentation
- Keep special characters and mathematical notations to a minimum
- Proofread before final save
- To begin the abstract title, DO NOT use the word "The"
- Abstract title should be in "sentence" style
- Do not use ALL CAPS in title or text
- Abstract text should be in appropriate upper and lower cases
- A period should NOT be used at the end of the title
- Use generic names in place of trade names
- Define ALL abbreviations when used for the first time
- The abstract title should contain no more than 15 words and should be in bold type
- Center title and authors
- List the Presenting Author first in bold type, follow with other authors
- Author names MUST BE typed out in mixed upper & lower case
- List name of Advisor, followed by the department name
- The abstract text should be a maximum of 300 words or less
- The abstract should be single spaced, in a sans serif 12-point font, full-justification for text, and contained in a single paragraph with no indentations
- Incomplete abstract submission forms will not be considered and will not be allowed for presentation
Announcing
the
36th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium
Research: Celebrating Excellence
Tennessee State University
March 31 - April 4, 2014
C ALL FOR A BSTRACTS
The Division of Research and Sponsored Programs invites students, faculty, and staff to participate in this outstanding event by delivering poster or oral presentations as we continue to recognize and commemorate excellence in research, scholarship, and the creative process throughout the university.
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
December 31, 2013 at 11:59 P.M.
Submission information can be found at www.tnstate.edu/research/symposium .
Abstracts received after the due date will not be accepted.
Please review the guidelines and then proceed to Submit Abstract.
For additional information, please contact:
Research and Sponsored Programs
Phone: 615.963.7631
webpage contact:
Research