2010 Student Creative Arts & Research Symposium
Abstract Form
Read all abstract guidelines before completing this form. Abstracts that do not adhere to all of the abstract
submission rules, are incomplete, or do not meet the application deadline will not be processed. Please
double check the information for accuracy (including spelling) as it will be used to generate Symposium
materials including certificates, nametags and the program. Abstracts must be submitted no later than
Thursday, February 25, 2010.
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Primary Student Author / Artist Name
First Name:
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Last Name:
Classification:
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University:
Department:
Email:
Texas Woman's University
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(All correspondence will be sent to this email address)
Other Authors / Artists (If the faculty sponsor is also an author, he/she may be listed here.)
First Name
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Last Name
Department
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Classification
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If there are more than 8 authors, provide the same information listed above for all other authors:
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Title of Research Abstract / Art Exhibit
4.
Presentation Type Preference
Please select which type of presentation you wish to make at the Symposium. A short description of
each is below.
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Research Poster Presentation – Posters will be displayed on 6’ x 5’ poster display boards
during an hour and twenty minute session time. Someone must be present at the poster
display during the entire session. Funding is available for the printing of the poster through
one of two on-campus printing services as long as funds last. No separate application is
required to receive funding for the printing of your poster.
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Research Platform Presentation – A 10-12 minute oral presentation
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Research Virtual Presentation – Presentations are made using the virtual platform of
Second Life. Students log in remotely during their presentation to participate and interact
with the audience. Second Life orientation will be provided for presenters.
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Visual Arts Live Exhibit – Display of original artwork by students in the School of the Arts.
The artist must be present during at least one session time.
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Visual Arts Virtual Presentation – Visual art exhibits are presented using the virtual
platform of Second Life. Students log in remotely during their presentation to participate and
interact with the audience. Second Life orientation will be provided for presenters.
Select type of presentation here
Please list any special requirements needed, including technology, in the space below:
5.
Session Date and Time Preference (Presenter must be present during the time period assigned for
questions and discussion. This applies to poster, platform, virtual presentations, and visual art
exhibits. Please select below your first and second preference for a session time. We will try to
accommodate your first preference.)
1st Preference:
2nd Preference:
6.
Faculty Sponsor (All presenters, including visual artists, must have approval from a faculty sponsor
or their major professor to present.)
Prefix: Dr.
Department:
Email:
7.
None Selected
None Selected
First Name:
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Last Name:
Research Involving Human Participants and Animals
A.
Check here if this project involved human participants (if yes, mark either 7A1 or 7A2)
1.
If human participants were involved, check here if a TWU IRB has approved this
project.
If TWU IRB approval has been granted, list date of most recent IRB approval:
2.
B.
8.
Check here if this project involved human participants but has not been approved
by an IRB. By checking this box I certify that this project was conducted as a
student training experience. I know that I cannot publish or present these findings
in any professional venue.
Check here if this project involved animals (if yes, provide the protocol # and date of
approval:
)
Abstract or Artist Statement (In the space provided below, type an abstract, project description, or
artist statement of not more than 150 words – the space will expand as needed. Please note that the
word limit will be enforced.)
Acknowledgements (for example: Supported by NIGMS-MBRS Grant 55380, the Robert A. Welch
Foundation, and a Texas Woman’s University Research Enhancement Grant):
Texas Woman’s University may use and reproduce the likeness of the researchers and the symposium
project, poster, photos, and text, for the sole purpose of not-for-profit viewing on the Texas Woman’s
University web site, Creative Arts and Research Symposium web site, and/or other web sites or other
electronic environments, documents, and delivery systems specifically pertaining to and
acknowledging TWU student work.
TWU is authorized to use this project as outlined above.
TWU is not authorized to use this project as outlined above.
APPROVALS: Abstract submissions must be approved by the faculty sponsor. Upon receipt of the
abstract, an email requesting approval will be sent to the faculty sponsor within one week of the
submission deadline. This email will contain specific instructions and a deadline for the faculty member to
submit the approval.
ABSTRACT FORM SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Save this completed form as a Microsoft Word
document and email this file as an attachment to tlindsay@twu.edu. Abstracts must be submitted no later
than Thursday, February 25, 2010.