Instructions for Submitting Abstracts

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstracts must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines below. Abstracts will be included in the convention program exactly as submitted, so please review your content carefully before uploading.

Required Abstract Elements

Each abstract must include the following information:

  • Authors: List all authors, with the faculty advisor(s) listed last
    • Format: Last Name, First Initial (separate each author with a comma)
  • TriBeta Chapter Name
  • School / Institution Name
  • Abstract Title
  • Abstract Paragraph
  • Research Funding Source or Scholarship (if applicable)

For co-presented research, only one abstract should be submitted per presentation. The student uploading the abstract must be listed as the first author.

Formatting Specifications

  • Prepare abstracts in Microsoft Word
  • Times New Roman, 12-point font
  • 1-inch margins on all sides
  • Do not insert hard returns at the end of lines; allow text to wrap naturally
  • Abstract paragraph must not exceed 200 words

Important Notes

  • Abstracts will be printed in the convention program as submitted
  • Please proofread carefully for spelling, grammar, and accuracy
  • No edits or corrections will be made after submission

 

EXAMPLE:

Farris, Jason & Robert Tompkins. Tau Upsilon, Belmont Abbey College.  An ecological study of Magnolia macrophylla Michaux (Big Leaf Magnolia) in Gaston County, NC.  Big Leaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla Michaux) has the largest leaf of any North American tree species.  Its range includes the southeastern United States.  In North Carolina it is predominantly found in Gaston County located….Funding provided by TriBeta and NSF.