Abstract and Artist Statement Guidelines

Abstracts must meet all criteria to be accepted. Check out previous examples here.

Category	Criteria
Text Formatting	Title is in title case format All genus and species names are capitalized and italicized appropriately (see style guide) No extra spaces at the beginning of the abstract or title
Abstract Inclusions	Abstract is a single paragraph with no headings There are minimal-to-no citations
Spelling & Punctuation	No spelling or punctuation mistakes Acronyms are identified after first use
Present or Past Tense	Use present or past tense in methods Avoid “will be” statements” (e.g. “I will be conducting…”) in background and methodology See abstract writing workshop for examples
Role in Research	Use active voice (e.g. “I conducted analyses” v. “Analyses were run”) Make explicit your personal contributions to the project presented Use “I” statements versus “we” or “our team” where appropriate
Context or Purpose	Provide a clear statement of purpose, including background or context of the project
Questions/Hypotheses	Provide a clear statement of your project’s question, hypotheses, or goal
Methodology/Approach	Describe your methodology including measurements and tools, participant demographics as applicable, et cetera
Expected/Preliminary Findings	If your project is still in-progress,speak to your anticipated findings
Implications	Share why these findings matter; the impact on the field; future work

Artist Statements must meet all criteria to be accepted. Check out previous examples here.

Category	Criteria
Text Formatting	Title is in title case format All genus and species names are capitalized and italicized appropriately (see style guide) No extra spaces at the beginning of the abstract or title
Statement Inclusions	Abstract is a single paragraph with no headings There are minimal-to-no citations
Spelling & Punctuation	No spelling or punctuation mistakes Acronyms are identified after first use
Present or Past Tense	Use present or past tense (not both)
Context	Provide a clear statement of purpose, including background or context of the project Consider adding subject matter, theories, and/or meaning of the piece or performance