Manuscripts & Abstracts

Suggestions for Structure and Content:

• Use an existing TWU Poster Template
• Title must be eye-catching, concise, and precise (2 lines or less)
   

Introduction section:

• Define the issue; statement of the problem
• Statement of Purpose: Research Question / Hypothesis
• Brief background info

Method section:

• Identify the research method
• Identify all materials, tools, and equipment
• Brief description of procedure
• Include images of tools used, etc.

Results section:

• Provide qualitative/quantitative results
• Present analysis that addresses research question / hypothesis
• Include Charts / Tables / Images that illustrate important concepts

Discussion section:

• Interpret results; place in context; relate back to research question / hypothesis
• Point out relevance / significance of results / findings
• Identify limitations
• Highlight future directions (implications, future research, policy changes, etc.)

Conclusion section:

• Concise summary

Additional text:  (optional -- see journal guidelines)

• 5-10 citations (optional)
• Acknowledgements of support or assistance (optional)
• Statement of Financial support (optional)

Visual suggestions:

• choose a color scheme
• organize content linearly (easy-to-follow organizational structure)
• use clear, illustrative graphics