Manchester College 12th Annual Student Research Symposium April 9, 2010 3-5 p.m.

IMPORTANT DATES!!

• Monday, March 8: A one-page abstract of the student presentation and a copy of the student resume should come from students with mentor signature to the Office of Academic Affairs (e-mail to KSMeyer@manchester.edu).
  
  Sample abstracts are posted in the box to the right.
  
  
• Monday, March 15: Presenters will be notified of their selection. 
  
  
• Monday, March 22: Three copies of the full paper and indication of your desire to be considered for the Jo Young Switzer Award are needed in the Office of Academic Affairs by noon.

DETAILS

• Students may present analysis papers, original research, creative performance, or creative work.
  
  
• Students who have presented their work in other settings such as departmental meetings, classes, divisional seminars, recitals, art shows, regional and national honors conferences may submit modified presentations for this program.
  
  
• The abstract should be a summary of your paper, not more than 1 page in length and should include the following:
  
  
  • -Name of presenter
  • -Title of paper
  • -Mentor
    
    
  (A form is linked to the right for your convenience)
  
  
• All participants will receive written feedback from faculty evaluators and a gift certificate to the Manchester College Campus Store.
  
  
• Two participants will receive the Jo Young Switzer Award, which is given to the participants with the best written papers. Please see the linked document on the right regarding rules and rubric. STUDENTS MUST INDICATE THE DESIRE TO HAVE THEIR PAPER CONSIDERED FOR THIS AWARD.
  
  
• Presentations should last no more than 18 minutes, with five additional minutes allowed for audience questions.

Questions can be directed to either the Office of Academic Affairs or to faculty advisor Dr. Lynne Margolies (LFMargolies@Manchester.edu), ext. 5376.