FVSU Research and Creative Works Symposium

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14th Annual Research and Creative Works Symposium 

April 24-25, 2024

2024 Call for Abstracts Deadline: April 4, 2024


We are calling for oral, poster, performing arts, and artistic exhibition submissions from undergraduate and graduate students across all disciplines. We encourage faculty to mentor your students through the abstract submission and presentation preparation process so that they can be prepared to participate in this rewarding event. Please use the guidelines provided for your Abstract preparation.  Example abstracts for each category can be found at the National Council for Undergraduate Research Archives. 


Submit your Abstract: HERE

 

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES FOR ORAL and POSTER Presentations in Humanities, Social Sciences and STEM

In 300 words or less:

  1. Clearly state the central research question and/or purpose of the project.
  2. Provide brief, relevant scholarly or research context (no actual citations
  3. required) that demonstrate its attempt to make a unique contribution to the
  4. area of inquiry.
  5. Provide a brief description of the research methodology.
  6. State conclusions or expected results and the context in which they will be
  7. discussed.
  8. Include text only (no images or graphics).
  9. Be well-written and well-organized.

See Example Here. 
 

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES for Visual Arts Exhibition

In 300 words or less:

  1. Clearly state the central research question and/or purpose of the project. (Provide an artist statement.)
  2. Provide brief, relevant scholarly or research context (no actual citations required) that demonstrate its attempt to make a unique contribution to the area of inquiry. (In the statement, cite your influences and inspirations: other established artists; movements that are referenced or
  3. serve as inspiration; political/ cultural/ social issues that the work responds to; personal events, adventures, medical diagnosis; etc.)
  4. Provide a brief description of the research methodology. (What techniques
  5. were used? It could be as basic as oil painting on primed canvas, or a more in-depth explanation of the experimental process.)
  6. State conclusions or expected results and the context in which they will be discussed. (What did you learn? What was successful? What are things to be addressed in future pieces? How does this piece fit into your portfolio or future works?)
  7. Include text only (no images or graphics).
  8. Be well-written and well-organized.

*All of these issues should be addressed in your abstract. However, as each covers a unique influence that alters the interpretation the work, speak more to one or two components of your “research” in depth: was the work a response to Art History? Or was the focus the experimental process? While it is assumed you will very briefly respond to all of these requirements, it is also expected that only a few will be the central focus of your statement.

See Example Here.

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES for Performing Arts presentation

In 300 words or less:

  1. Clearly state the central research question and/or purpose of the project. A statement discussing compositional or performance aspects of the work. Why did you compose this work or choose this work to perform? What aspects of music/performance are you exploring?
  2. Provide brief, relevant scholarly or research context (no actual citations required) that demonstrate its attempt to make a unique contribution to the area of inquiry. How does the composition and/or performance advance the development of your creative output?
  3. Provide a brief description of the research methodology. Provide a brief description of the musical work/performance art from a compositional or performative standpoint.
  4. State conclusions or expected results and the context in which they will be discussed. How did the composition of the work or preparation for the performance affect your musical understanding and output?


Include text only (no images or graphics).


Be well-written and well-organized.
 

See Example Here. 

General Guidelines for Symposium Presentations:

Oral: 
We have a limited number of slots for oral presentations. If you have selected oral presentation, you will be notified once abstracts are reviewed on your acceptance.  
Oral Presenters will have 10 minutes to present with 2-3 minutes for questions.  

Poster: 
The poster board provided will be 36 inches (height) X 48 inches (width).  This means that your poster cannot be larger than this.  

Artistic: 
Easels will be provided to display your work.  If you need other display criteria, you must make the organizers aware of your needs and we will accommodate as best we can. 

Performance: 
Generally, performances should be no longer than 15 mins. Once the abstract is submitted, please reach out to organizers so that accommodations can be made to support your performance.