Info for Presenters
Are you sharing research, scholarship, and/or innovative practices at the 2025 University Scholarship and Best Practices Expo? This page is designed to answer your questions.
Abstract Guidelines | Delivery Format Options | Schedule at a Glance
Title and Abstract Guidelines
Your title should be 10 words or fewer and written in traditional title case, which means that the first letter of each word should be capitalized, but short articles (a, an, the) and prepositions (in, on, to) should not be capitalized unless they are the first word in the title or the first word of a subtitle. Also, your title should not be a complete sentence.
Best Practice Abstract
Your abstract should be 150 words or fewer and written in the 3rd person voice and present tense.
If you are submitting a Best Practice Abstract, please include the following:
- Description: provide a brief description of the best practice
- Methods: explain the methods that will be used during the session
- Session Goals: conclude by stating the session goals
Sample Best Practice Abstract:
Fostering Inclusive Classrooms with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a scientifically valid framework grounded in social justice concepts, including inclusivity, representation, and equity. This panel discussion explores the lived experience of JWU’s inaugural UDL fellows and examines how their implementation of UDL frameworks influenced student engagement, learning, and teaching practice. Panelists also discuss challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned throughout the fellowship to encourage increased and manageable application of UDL practice at JWU. The UDL fellows are prepared to provide guidance, mentorship, and collaboration to interested colleagues seeking to advance equitable teaching and learning outcomes for all JWU students.
Scholarship Abstract
If you are submitting a Scholarship Abstract, please include the following:
- Purpose: state the purpose of the research study.
- Methods: explain the research methods used to implement the study
- Results: summarize the results of the study
- Conclusions: describe the conclusions made after reviewing the results
Sample Scholarship Abstract:
Gambling and Sports Betting Among University Students: Effects of Advertising
The current study assesses exposure to smartphone gambling advertising and gambling behavior among university students and their inter-relationships. University students report their past year gambling behaviors and past month exposure to casino and sports betting smartphone ads at two time points, 1 month apart. Hierarchical linear modeling assesses main effects and controls for clustering of responses within persons. Study results reveal that the prevalence of past year gambling and sport betting is 7.8% and 2.9%, respectively. The prevalence of past month casino and sports betting smartphone ad exposure is 13.8% and 21.7%, respectively. Prevalence rates are consistent across time. Sports betting ads are positively associated with current gambling (p=0.039) and sports betting (p=0.008). Casino ads are positively associated with current gambling (p<0.001) only. Study results prove that exposure to smartphone gambling advertising may increase gambling behaviors. Policies to restrict or ban sports betting and casino advertising should be considered.
Presentation Delivery Formats
1. Poster (Scholarship Only): Engage your audience and communicate your research/information through visual images, charts, and/or graphs. Presenters are responsible for designing their own posters, although JWU will provide printing services. A limited number of posters will be accepted. The Expo Committee will set up your poster for you. Please collect your poster at the end of the Expo.
- a. Posters must measure 48” wide and 36” high.
- b. We are encouraging a simplified poster design.
- c. Submissions should be sent as a PDF file to the committee at expo@jwu.edu by January 27th, 2025.
- d. Simplified poster template links can be found here: Canva Template Search (use the 48” x 36” templates), and additional simplified poster templates can be found here: PowerPoint Templates, Canva Poster Templates
- e. All photos must meet copyright compliance regulations. See additional information about photos here: High Resolution Image Guide
- f. Find more information and guidance here: Expo Poster Guidelines PowerPoint
2. Prototype/Creative Work/Demonstration: Display a physical prototype or creative work, or conduct a demonstration. Prepare a brief explanation of the creative process and be prepared to answer questions from attendees. Provide detailed specifications of the space and/or logistics needed to display the work in your presentation proposal to ensure that the Expo planning committee can appropriately meet your space needs. Demonstrations can be static (watch and learn) or interactive activities.
3. Lightning Talk: A “lightning talk” is a short-form talk that is limited to a total of 5 minutes. Speak about your topic for three minutes and then respond to questions from attendees for two minutes. This session will include six 5-minute lightning talks for thirty minutes. Although you will speak during the same session with other presenters, your topics may be unrelated.
- a. Send a title slide and one or two slides about your topic to expo@jwu.edu by January 27th, 2025.
- b. Expo committee members will collate your slides with those of the other presenters and advance the slides for each group to save time having each presenter sign in and out. We encourage you to practice your presentation to remain within the time limit.
- c. If you don’t wish to use slides for the content of your lightning talk, please provide at least one slide containing the topic of your title and the name and credentials of each presenter.
- d. Please use approved JWU slides found on JWULink in Tools or Gateway and collate the slides into one presentation using PowerPoint.
4. Round Table Discussion: Facilitate a 15-minute discussion about your chosen topic with Expo participants in a casual “round table” format. After 15 minutes, participants will rotate to the next round table discussion in the same room, so you will lead three round table discussions during a 50-minute time block.
- a. A formal presentation is not necessary.
- b. If you would like to provide handouts (optional), please print 20 copies and bring them to the Expo; please also submit an electronic copy to expo@jwu.edu.
5. Panel Discussion: During a 50-minute session, share your opinions, experience and expertise on a given topic/theme alongside three or four other experts responding to questions from a panel discussion moderator and/or the audience. Please include all panelists in your proposal.
6. Traditional Presentation or Workshop: Individually or with co-presenters, host a 25—or 50-minute presentation on a specific topic in a classroom setting. Workshop-like presentations with interactive elements are encouraged.
- a. We would be happy to review your slides ahead of time, but it is not required. Please use approved JWU slides, which can be found on JWULink in Tools or Gateway.
- b. If you would like to provide handouts, please print and bring them to the Expo. Please also submit an electronic copy to expo@jwu.edu. Each classroom can hold 16-32 participants.
2025 Schedule at a Glance
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