Graduate Symposium Submission Guidelines

What to expect the day of the conference:

1. The paper presenter will be assigned to a panel with 2-3 other paper presenters that share a thematic connection.
2. The paper presenter will give a formal 10-minute presentation of their paper sharing background, methods, key findings.
3. A Q&A will follow after all presenters give their presentation.  The Q&A will be moderated by a graduate student or faculty member.

Requirements:

1. Consider presenting a paper that was written for your graduate course, course project, or with a faculty member (for example—independent study, final project, practicum or internship.
2. Submit an abstract (500 words max) describing your paper. It should include:
• Introduction to the topic or problem
• Analysis of literature 
• A description of methods and findings (if your work is empirical)
• Some discussion about the implications of your findings and/or significance of your contribution
3. The paper should comply with the standards for the style in your program of study (e.g. ASA, APA, MLA).

1. Roundtable discussants will participate in a more informal conversation with peers across disciplines. Themes for roundtable discussions will be organized by the LAS Graduate Student Council.
2. Students may discuss the conceptual, methodological, professional, or applied concerns about their topic.
3. Students may also share issues about process or questions related to starting a creative or scholarly work.
4. This may include starting a final project for your program (e.g. thesis, data collection, publication, policy analysis, writing for a public audience). Participants will be grouped with other students to discuss their paper's major points and tensions.
5. Discussions will be facilitated by a discussion leader that will introduce the topic and facilitate the discussion.

What to expect the day of the conference:

1. Each roundtable presenter will be assigned to table with 2 other roundtable discussants.
2. Each roundtable presenter will briefly introduce their self and their topic of discussion.
3. Be prepared to discuss 2-3 major points and tensions of your paper or topic.
4. Each roundtable will have a discussion about the common themes of each presenter.

Requirements:

1. Submit an abstract (500 words max) describing your paper. It should include:
• Introduction to the topic or problem
• Analysis of literature
• A description of methods and findings (if your work is empirical)
• Some discussion about the implications of your findings and/or significance of your contribution.

The showcase is an interactive display of your scholarly and creative work. This may take the form of a poster presentation, an interactive demonstration, a photography exhibit, related to creative methods, or an innovative approach to an issue in your field of study.

What to expect the day of the conference:

1. Presenters will be assigned a space to set up their work.
2. Presenters will have informal conversations about their showcase as participants of the conference interact with your work. Be prepared to engage with questions and describe key points of your work.

Requirements:

1. Submit an abstract (500 words max) describing your poster, creative work, or showcase.
2. Presenters should be prepared and active in setting up their work if it requires installation and engage in conversations and demonstrations or practical applications of their work.