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Thinking Matters is a Research Symposium that allows students and faculty to share their work with each other, their colleagues, and the general public. We encourage research and creative submissions. Students may present their work in a poster or oral presentation format.
Examples: conducted research, theory papers/posters, analysis of archived/public domain information, lit survey summaries, etc.
Step 1: Submitting and editing your abstract
An abstract is a paragraph (2500 characters/spaces) that provides readers with a quick overview of your essay or report and its organization. It should express your thesis (or central idea) and your key points; it should also suggest any implications or applications of the research you discuss in the paper. Please check spelling and grammar! The USM Library has a lot of resources, below.
Please choose either an oral or a poster presentation. If you are part of multiple presentations, please be primary author on only one. One presentation per abstract helps with limited physical space and scheduling conflicts. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Google Form – After filling out the Google form you will receive an email with a link to the submitted abstract. The abstract can be edited prior to the submission deadline. After the submission deadline, a reviewer will be assigned to your abstract. Once the initial review is completed, you and your Project Mentor will be added to the Google doc (you will receive an email when added) to review the comments/suggestions and make any additional edits.
Sample of abstract submission form
Step 2: Create your Poster or Oral presentation
Step 3: Present at Thinking Matters live event
Step 4: Upload your abstract and poster to USM’s Digital Commons