Undergraduate Research Resources

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Undergraduate Research Conference Resources:

Submission Guidelines:

To submit a proposal to participate in the Undergraduate Research Conference, follow the submission guidelines outlined in the Conference Participation page. Watch a brief, 15-minute presentation on preparing a submission here: https://youtu.be/BEmvDLnhT18v

Presentation Guidelines:

Consider the following criteria when designing your project or applying to participate. Below are two sets of guidelines:

1. Guidelines for all submissions
2. Additional guidelines for particular submissions.

If you have questions about which rubric your project applies to, or how to go from “good” to “excellent” qualities, talk to your advisor, research mentor, or contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Every submission will be evaluated based on:

Quality of Research	Oral Presentation
Scholarly significance within student’s field is readily apparent	Oral presentation is engaging and concise
Robust research process presented clearly	Student is approachable and professional
Rigorous methodology, when applicable	Offers strong answers to questions
Analysis of data/texts is compelling	The presentation skills of the speaker clarified the topic significantly
Results/conclusions are sound	Speaker is fully prepared
Incorporates the ideas of other scholars
Makes an original contribution to the chosen field or the wider public

Submissions that meet the following criteria will be evaluated by Quality of Research, Oral Presentation, and one of the following:

For Posters	For reading creative works
Eye-catching	Authoritative poise
Conveys information effectively	Masters the recitation
Appropriate use of visual aids (e.g. pictures, charts, graphs)	Gestures and movements reflect the meaning of the reading
Easy to read from at least 2 feet away	Clearly articulated and paced
Title is clear	Communicated understanding and interpretation of the reading for the audience
All elements are clearly labeled	Clearly states connection between research and composition
Not too much text

 

For performances	For art exhibits
Evidence of appropriate technique (e.g. acting, musical, etc.)	Great attention to detail
Clear and nuanced interpretation that reflects meaning of composition	Meanings/themes clearly portrayed by visual representation
Vocalizations and/or body language reflect development of piece	Work is expertly framed, mounted, or displayed
Engaging; great stage presence	Unique or original concept
Able to seamlessly connect performance to research	Link between research and exhibit is clearly articulated

 

If you are submitting a creative performance or reading, part of your presentation should include an "artist's statement" that connects your original work to the research you did. In other words, set aside some of your presentation time to explain how scholars set the stage for your composition, what influenced your artistic choices, and how their work gives additional meaning to your own.