Manchester College
10th Annual
Student Research Symposium 

April 4, 2008
 3:00-5:00 p.m.

 IMPORTANT DATES!!

¨     Monday, March 10:  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 (email to KSMeyer@manchester.edu)

¨     Sample abstracts are listed to the right of this announcement

¨     Friday, March 14:  Presenters will be notified of their selection. 

¨     Monday, March 24: Three copies of the full paper, condensed version of abstract 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

Ø    Students may present analysis papers, original research, creative performance, or creative work.

Ø     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.

Ø     The abstract should be a summary of your paper, not more than 1 page in length and should include the following:  (A form has been attached for your convenience)
          -Name of presenter
          -Title of paper
          -Mentor

Ø     All participants will receive written feedback from faculty evaluators and a gift certificate to the Manchester College Campus Store.

Ø     Two participants will receive the Jo Young Switzer Award, which is given to the participants with the best written papers.  Please see the attached document to the right regarding rules and rubric.  STUDENTS MUST INDICATE THE DESIRE TO HAVE THEIR PAPER CONSIDERED FOR THIS AWARD.

Ø     Presentations should last no more than 18 minutes, with 5 additional minutes allowed for audience questions.

Questions can be directed to either the Office of Academic Affairs or to Dr. Lynne Margolies (LFMargolies@Manchester.edu), ext. 5376, faculty coordinator for 2008.