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Application Submission Overview

Application Form Link: LSURC 2025 Application Form

Dates:

  • Submissions Open: October 25, 2024
  • Submissions Deadline EXTENDED TO: November 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST 
  • Notification of acceptance: January 2025

Submissions are now CLOSED.

Eligibility

Eligible presenters:

  • are conducting research on any topic related to language or communication (it does not have to be fully independent work – it can be in collaboration with others (e.g. faculty members, other students))
  • can be:
    • (a) current undergraduate students; or
    • (b) recent graduates from an undergraduate program who have not yet entered a graduate program; or
    • (c) Master’s program students in their first year.

Abstract Instructions

Abstract Format

  • PDF, 500 words max. (including in-text citations).
  • Include five keywords about your research underneath the title.
  • Include a reference list on an additional page (no word limit).
  • Both in-text citations and the reference list should follow one of the following style conventions:
    • APA
    • MLA
    • Chicago
    • Harvard
  • Make sure information is accessible to attendees who are not in your field of study.
    • Explain any jargon or unfamiliar terms if used.
  • Do NOT include your name(s) in the document or file name.
    • Name your PDF file with the title of the presentation. For example: <The Effect of X on Y>

Abstract Submission: Two-Step Process

  1. Fill in this online application form: LSURC 2025 Application Form 
    • Any comments or requests for accommodations required (e.g., day/time of presentation, etc.).
    • Paste your abstract’s main body (without keywords and the reference list) into the submission form.
  2. Email your abstract in PDF format to ubc.lsurc@gmail.com with the subject line “LSURC 2025 Abstract Submission”.
    • Confirm that you have filled in the application form in the body of your email.

Abstract Content

  • Introduction and background information:
    • Existing knowledge and the deficit in the field
    • Your research question
    • Why this particular research question is interesting
    • Methodology
    • Results and main findings
    • Conclusions and implications

Abstract Keywords

A set of good keywords should capture:

  • The research question, area or topic
  • Methodology used
  • Population(s) or language(s) involved

Presentation Details

Oral Presentation

  • 2 choices of: 1) an in-person presentation with live Q&A, or 2) a live video-presentation via Zoom with live Q&A
  • Presentations may be a maximum of 10 minutes in length. This is a hard cut-off.
  • Powerpoint slides are expected.
  • Powerpoint slides must be emailed to ubc.lsurc@gmail.com by February 26, 2025.
  • Q&A:
    • There will be a 5 minute period following your presentation for people to ask questions.

Poster Presentation

  • Posters:
    • Posters must be printed. If reimbursement is required, please contact us as soon as possible.
    • Posters do not need to be dropped off in advance of the conference.
    • Poster dimensions: ~ 24″ x 36″
  • Q&A:
    • You will be allotted Q&A sessions during the breaks in between oral presentations.

Tips for Creating Presentations

The information on the poster is usually based on the same areas that we asked for in your abstract and would appear in your research paper — but with less text and more visuals! — Main elements to consider including:

  • Introduction & Research Question
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References

Less is more on a poster or even in a 10-minute talk (it’s less time than you think!), so you want to ensure you get the main point(s)/take-home message across rather than trying to add lots of details.

Check out some tips for putting together an oral presentation:

Here are some links with tips for creating a poster presentation:

Questions?

Check out FAQ or email us at ubc.lsurc@gmail.com.