Sigma Theta Tau, Inc.

INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING

ANNUAL Tri-Chapter RESEARCH DAY April 5, 2007

 

You are invited to submit an abstract of a scholarly clinical project, quality assurance project, or research study for consideration for paper or poster presentation at the Tri- Chapter Research Day sponsored by Eta Theta Chapter, Arkansas State University ; Epsilon Omicron Chapter, Harding University ; and Kappa Rho Chapter-At-Large, University of Central Arkansas .

 

Guidelines for Abstracts:

1.    For research studies include:                   For clinical or quality assurance projects include:

             Statement of the Problem                               Project Goals

             Research Question or Hypothesis                 Description of the Project

             Methodology                                                    Major Findings, Conclusions or Implications

             Participants or Data Source

             Major Findings, Conclusions or Implications

 

2.    Typed on one sheet of 8 ½ X 11-inch bond paper.  Times New Roman or Aerial Font Size 10.

 

3.    One-inch top margins on top, bottom and sides.

 

4.    Project title centered at top  of page with author(s) name(s) and credentials (RN, BSN, PhD, etc.) centered below title.  Double space between title and listing of author(s).

 

5.    Body of abstract should be typed single spaced between lines and double spaced between paragraphs.

 

6.    APA guidelines for references.

 

7.    Specify whether the presentation is for paper or poster.  Submission of an abstract signifies the intent of the author to present and give permission for the abstract to be included in the conference proceedings, if selected.

 

       Send two copies as instructed above and the Submission Data Form to:

       Paige Wimberley, RN, MSN, CS, CNE

             Faculty Counselor Eta Theta Chapter

             PO Box 910

       State University , AR 72467 or as an e-mail attachment to pwimberley@astate.edu

 

       All submissions must be received by November 30, 2006.

SIGMA THETA TAU, Tri-CHAPTER  RESEARCH DAY

 

SUBMISSION DATA FOR PAPER/POSTER PRESENTATIONS

 

Paper title                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                              

 

Primary Author (as you wish name to appear in published program):

                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Credentials                                                                                                                                                           

 

Position/Title                                                                                                                                                         

 

Agency                                                                                                            Phone (      )                                 

 

Agency Address                                                                                                                                                    

 

City                                                                                                                  State               Zip                        

 

Home Address                                                                                                                                                      

 

City                                                                                                                  State               Zip                        

 

Secondary Author (as you wish name to appear in published program):

                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Credentials                                                                                                                                                           

 

Position/Title                                                                                                                                                         

 

Agency                                                                                                            Phone (      )                                  

 

Agency Address                                                                                                                                                    

 

City                                                                                                                  State               Zip                        

 

Home Address                                                                                                                                                      

 

City                                                                                                                  State               Zip                        

 

If there are additional authors, please list the required information on the back of this page.

 

Who will present the paper/poster?                                                                                                  

 

Presenters are responsible for their own expenses.  The individual designated to present will be eligible for the reduced conference fee.  Only one individual may be designated for each paper/poster for this reduced fee.

 

Submit this form with 2 copies of the abstract according to specifications.

 

Abstracts will be printed and bound for distribution to conference attendees.  Please provide your signature and date to indicate your permission for duplication of your abstract.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

Signature                                                                                             Date