There are four steps to submission. We recommend that you prepare each step well in advance of the submission deadline by following the guidelines below:
- Write a Project Abstract
- Produce a 3-minute video presentation
- Compile your reference list (can be placed behind a QR code on video or uploaded separately as a PDF)
- Complete the Submission Form
Project Abstract Requirements
Presenters should prepare a scholarly abstract (300 words or less) of their project. This should be done according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 7th edition (APA), American Medical Association Manual of Style (AMA), or in a format appropriate for the student’s field of study.
Video Presentation Requirements
Presenters should prepare a video presentation of their project. The video presentation should be no more than 3 minutes long and include the following:
- Title of the project
- Author name(s)
- Faculty sponsor
- Department and college/school
- Brief introduction/rationale grounded in the scientific literature
- Purpose statement
- Brief description of the methods
- Results (if available/applicable)
- Conclusions
- References (can also be placed behind a QR-code)
The video presentation can be produced using different platforms/applications. These include, but are not limited to: Microsoft PowerPoint voiceover poster, Microsoft Teams, Collaborate Ultra, Prezi, Doodly, VoiceThread, iMovie, Canva, etc.
Video presentations can be submitted as URL links (e.g., YouTube) or mp4 files.
Video Presentation Resources
Students have many options for software platforms/applications when creating a video presentation for submission. These include, but are not limited to: Microsoft PowerPoint voiceover poster, Microsoft Teams, Collaborate Ultra, Prezi, Doodly, VoiceThread, iMovie, Canva, etc.
We encourage students to use existing manufacturer/application developer guidance on how to use such platforms to create video presentations.
Research Presentation Submission Deadline
Students must submit project abstracts and video presentations via the online submission form by April 18, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Awards
A panel of UWM faculty & staff will evaluate project abstracts and video presentations for its scientific merits and audiovisual design quality. Awards will be announced in the following categories, and additional categories may be added:
Science
- Outstanding Project Abstract
- Outstanding Scientific Significance and Impact
- Most Innovative Research Design
- Most Innovative Data Collection Methodology
Presentation
- Outstanding Overall Video Presentation
- Best Graphic Design
- Best Narration
Engagement
- Highest Audience Engagement through Comments
- Most Retweets (#UWMHealthResearch21)