In order to enter the Celebration of Undergraduate Scholarship, it is necessary to submit an abstract of your work. The first section below contains general guidelines for submitting an abstract. This is followed by an electronic submission form.

The Celebration of Undergraduate Scholarship will feature the scholarly work of Valparaiso University students. Each student will display his/her project in the form of a tabletop poster that is available for viewing throughout the day. Selected students will be invited to present 15 minute oral papers and respond to questions from the audience. In order to have your project selected for presentation, please submit an abstract that provides the following details about your work.

Title: The title should summarize the main idea of your project. It should be a simple, concise statement that identifies the actual problem/s, variables, and/or theoretical issues addressed and should be fully explanatory when standing alone. Recommended length is 12-15 words.

Name(s) of Author(s):
Email address of principal author or contact person:
Name and E-mail Address of faculty sponsor:
College, Department/Program

Times available: Your selection as a poster presenter carries with it a commitment to be available as much as possible. Unlike the more formal oral presentation to a larger audience, the poster session provides an opportunity for the presenter to discuss his/her project on a one-to-one basis with the viewers. Consider your schedule for that day and identify several blocks of time you will be available to stand next to your poster and speak to interested viewers.

Abstract: Convey the central idea of your project. Provide information such as the background and significance of the problem, purpose, hypotheses or questions, theoretical or conceptual foundations, procedures for collection and analysis of data, main findings and their interpretation, conclusions, and implications for the future. Maximum length is 200 words.

Biographical sketch: Share any information that provides insights into your selection of this project. Highlight previous experience related to the problem, educational background, current pursuits, future goals, how you became interested in the topic, etc. Maximum length is 75 words for a project with one author, or a total of 150 words for a project with multiple authors.

All abstracts must be submitted using the electronic form below, and must be received before the deadline listed on the front page. After submitting the form, you should receive an electronic receipt. If you do not receive this receipt, or if you have questions about submission requirements or procedures, contact the Conference Director.

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