Center for Undergraduate Research Fall 2017 Panther Pipelines: Discovery Day Poster Submission Guidelines The Virginia Union University (VUU) Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR) will host its 3rd annual Panther Pipelines: Discovery Day on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 4pm in the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center. All persons interested in presenting a research or creative inquiry project should submit the Panther Pipelines: Discovery Day Poster Template using our online application [insert link]. All posters should include the following information (see the poster template for detailed instructions): A clear and concise statement of the research question/creative inquiry topic and the purpose Statement of research or creative inquiry methods Results/preliminary results/anticipated results of the research/creative inquiry project Conclusions All completed research or creative inquiry projects should use the “Complete Research/Creative Inquiry Project” template (slide two). All persons presenting a research/creative inquiry project proposal should use the “Potential Research/ Creative Inquiry Project” template (slide three). All presenters seeking to recruit undergraduate student researchers please use the corresponding template (slide four). All posters should be submitted using the online application by 5pm on Monday, October 2, 2017  The CUR will guarantee printing services for all posters submitted on or before Friday, September 22, 2017. Early submission is strongly encouraged. Participants will be notified via e-mail on Friday, October 6, 2017 regarding the acceptance of their application.

Completed Research/Creative Inquiry Projects Student Name(s) and collaborators Academic Department and School(s) If you have completed a research/creative inquiry project over the summer (and have results) use this template. Also, if you already have a poster from your summer presentation feel free to use that poster during Discovery Day! Introduction Results and Discussion Conclusions Here you should display and discuss your findings. This section can include pictures, charts/graphs, or text (using bullet points). Use whatever it takes to properly present your results. It may be helpful to organize data to provide a story for the audience. If you provide diagrams, always include a brief description to highlight the major point. The boxes below can be adjusted or deleted to meet your needs. Your introduction should briefly address the following: What is your research question? What are other scholars saying about your topic? How do you fit into this conversation? What makes your study significant? Avoid using a significant amount of detail in this section. In other words, avoid lengthy definitions and descriptions. The goal is to quickly engage the reader and leave them wanting more information. (200 words max) Use Arial or Times New Roman font, size 36 or larger in all text boxes. The conclusion should summarize your findings and address the following: Did your findings support or refute your hypothesis? Why are your findings important? How are your findings relevant to work already published on this topic? What are your next steps? Remember, avoid a significant amount of detail and lengthy descriptions. (200 words max) Once complete, please edit (at least twice) all of the poster content. ALL printing is FINAL, therefore, we ask that you take your time editing prior to the final submission. Figure 1: Insert Description Figure 2: Insert Description Methods References Figure 3: Insert Description Figure 4: Insert Description In your methods section briefly discuss how you answered your research question: For individuals in the STEM disciplines, discuss the techniques, equipment and procedures you used. For students in the humanities and social sciences, discuss your methodology (theories, data collection techniques, etc.). Again, avoid using a significant amount of detail in this section. You want to provide a general understanding of the methods used and how they were conducted. This includes sample size and description, replicates, etc. (200 words max) Feel free to add pictures and flow charts if this helps get your point across. References Insert only the citations mentioned on this poster. List the references in this section in the order they appear. Each reference shall be cited by number using a consistent in-text citation format. Figure 6: Insert Description Figure 5: Insert Description Acknowledgements List the individuals who assisted you throughout the research process. This can be your research mentor(s), funders, etc. (40 words max) Please use this bulleted list format. Contact Information Your name (First and Last Name) Virginia Union University E-mail: Principle Investigator’s name: If you, the student, are the PI for the project do not list your phone number. PI Phone Number: PI Office Location:

Potential Research/Creative Inquiry Projects Student Name(s) and collaborators Academic Department and School If you are working from a research proposal/ presenting an idea for a potential project use this template. Introduction Anticipated Results and Discussion Conclusions Your introduction should briefly address the following: What is your research question? What are other scholars saying about your topic? How do you fit into this conversation? What makes your study significant? Avoid using a significant amount of detail in this section. In other words, avoid lengthy definitions and descriptions. The goal is to quickly engage the reader and leave them wanting more information. (200 words max) Use Arial or Times New Roman font, size 36 or larger in all text boxes. The conclusion should summarize your research/creative inquiry proposal and address the following: Do you think your findings will support or refute your hypothesis? Why? Why are your findings important? How are your findings relevant to work already published on this topic? What are the potential limitations of your research/creative inquiry project? Remember, avoid a significant amount of detail and lengthy descriptions. (200 words max) Once complete, please edit (at least twice) all of the poster content. ALL printing is FINAL, therefore, we ask that you take your time editing prior to the final submission. Here you should display and discuss your potential findings. What do you think you will discover? This section can include pictures, charts/graphs, or text (using bullet points). Use whatever it takes to properly present your results. It may be helpful to organize data to provide a story for the audience. If you provide diagrams, always include a brief description to highlight the major point. The boxes below can be adjusted or deleted to meet your needs. Figure One: Insert Description Figure Two: Insert Description Methods In your methods section briefly discuss how you plan to answer your research/creative inquiry question: For individuals in the STEM disciplines, discuss the techniques, equipment and procedures you used. For students in the humanities and social sciences, discuss your methodology (theories, data collection techniques, etc.). Again, avoid using a significant amount of detail in this section. You want to provide a general understanding of the methods used and how they were conducted. This includes sample size and description, replicates, etc. (300 words max) Feel free to add pictures and flow charts if this helps get your point across. Figure Three: Insert Description Figure Four: Insert Description References Insert only the citations mentioned on this poster. List the references in this section in the order they appear. Each reference shall be cited by number using a consistent in-text citation format. Acknowledgements List the individuals who assisted you throughout the proposal preparation process. Please use this bulleted list format. Contact Information Student name (First and Last Name) Virginia Union University E-mail: Principle Investigator’s name: If you, the student, are the PI for the project do not list your phone number. PI Phone Number: PI Office Location:

Name of principle investigator and collaborators (if applicable) Title: Should reflect that students are being recruited for this project! Name of principle investigator and collaborators (if applicable) Department/School/Affiliation If you are a university stakeholder (faculty, staff, alumni, community partner) recruiting students to assist with a research/creative inquiry project use this template. Project Description Tell the student about the project. What is your research question(s)? What do you plan to investigate? How do you plan to investigate it? Avoid using a significant amount of detail in this section. In other words, avoid lengthy definitions and descriptions. The goal is to quickly engage the reader and leave them wanting more information. Use Arial or Times New Roman font, size 36 or larger in all text boxes. Feel free to add pictures, flowcharts, graphs, etc if this helps you get your point across. Goals and Potential Outcomes Student Duties What are the various tasks your student(s) will complete? Examples include: Search for literature relevant to the topic Read and summarize literature relevant to the topic Data organization Data collection Statistical analysis Etc. What are your project goals? What are your goals for the student? What can they expect to take away from this research/creative inquiry learning experience? Student Qualifications Project Timeline What are the competencies in which students must be knowledgeable or willing to become knowledgeable? Weekly time commitment (hours/week)? Once complete, please edit (at least twice) all of the poster content. ALL printing is FINAL, therefore, we ask that you take your time editing prior to the final submission. Will your project take one semester or the entire academic year? How will you organize the various phases of the project? How to Apply for the Position Tell students what they need do in order to apply for the position. Should they submit a resume/CV, cover letter, or simply send an e-mail expressing their interest? Contact Information Your name Virginia Union University/Name of Business Affiliation Office Location E-mail Phone Number