Students! A poster presentation is an excellent opportunity to gain experience presenting your research. Students are invited to submit abstracts of their original research to be presented as posters at the Annual Meeting.
Submission Deadline-
The deadline for submission is February 4, 2010 (Online Submission).
Abstract Formatting Guidelines
Abstracts are limited to one typed page (single spaced, Arial 12 point font). The abstract should be formatted using Microsoft word (.doc format) and included the following elements:
1. Descriptive Title of Project
2. Authors of Project
3. Institution(s)
4. Classification of First Author (Undergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral or PIT)
5. Abstract (not to exceed 400 words)
Note: If you chose to include a table or figure, please make sure that the abstract length is kept to one.
Abstracts that do not adhere to these guidelines may be administratively rejected for publication.
Online Submission Guidelines-
For the 2nd year, the TACSM will be joining forces with the International Journal of Exercise Science to publish student abstracts from the 2010 Annual Meeting in a Special Edition of the Journal. Below are the steps you will need to follow to submit an abstract:
1. Direct your Web Browser to: http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab.
2. Click on “Submit Article” on the right side tool bar.
3. Create an account (this is free). Note: If you created an account last year, you can use the same account.
4. Login to your new account.
5. Review the Guidelines for the Submission Process and press “continue” button.
6. Accept the “Article Submission Agreement.”
7. Add Author Information (you will have to add each author separately).
8. After you have entered your information, under the “type of submission” option select “TACSM Abstract.”
9. Upload a copy of your abstract in MS word format (please refer to TACSM template).
10. If you encounter any problems during the submission process, please email Dr. Brian McFarlin (bmcfarlin@uh.edu)
Note: All abstracts are accepted, but please have your faculty supervisor review your abstract before you submit it, especially if this is the first time you have sent in an abstract. You may submit the same abstract for TACSM and National ACSM. This is an excellent chance to practice your presentation since you will get lots of interaction with TACSM members and the judges will also ask you to explain your work.
Poster Formatting Guidelines-
Starting with the 2010 TACSM annual conference, we are changing the traditional poster to a portrait format. This new format is in response to the increase in number poster presentations we have seen over the last few years. It will allow us to display more posters in less space. Posters should be formatted to a maximum size of 48” high (top-to-bottom) x 36” wide (right-to-left). While a number of poster printing techniques are acceptable, it is recommended that your poster be printed on a single sheet of paper. Many universities offer this service and if your university does not, then you can contact a local FedEx Kinko’s or other print shop. Every poster presented at the TACSM should include at least the following elements:
1. Descriptive Title
2. Author Block (all authors should be listed, including professors)
3. Institution
4. Abstract
5. Short Introduction (limited to one paragraph)
6. Methods
7. Results (should include figures and/or tables)
8. Summary Statements
Click here for a ppt template set to the proper dimensions detailed above.
Poster Judging Guidelines-
A panel of 3 judges will meet with each poster presenter for approximately five minutes. The judges will ask each presenter to briefly highlight the background, purpose, key pieces of data, and significance of their findings. The quality of the student’s informal, verbal presentation of their research will be the primary basis for the judges ranking of the work. Specifically, the judges will be attempting to determine:
1) Does the presenter have a solid grasp of the general topic area of their work?
2) Does it appear that the presenter made a major contribution to the work?
3) Is the presenter able to clearly articulate the significance of their findings?
4) Are the findings unique and do they contribute to a body of knowledge?
5) Is the poster presentation itself clear and of good quality?
This information is provided to give you a better idea of what to expect during the judging process. Judging is not meant to be a highly critical process and should be viewed as an opportunity for the students to present their work to an interested and non-threatening group. The expectations related to the above criteria will be different for the undergraduate, Master's, PhD, and PIT researchers.