Guidelines for Submitting to the Hunter Student Research Conference

Each submission requires two documents: a fully-blinded proposal narrative and a proposal title page. You will be submitting these documents under the Conference Proposal and the Title Page assignment on Canvas, respectively. More information on the required documents can be found after the general submission guidelines.

Submission Categories

Research Type

This year, we are accepting submissions for three research types:

Empirical -- Original research based on direct or indirect observation and analysis using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. Narratives should be no longer than 1500 words, excluding references. Submissions should include an introduction, brief review of the literature, and a description of methods. Narratives should also include preliminary findings and conclusions, unless they will be submitted to the Research in Progress Showcase (see below). View a sample proposal.
Theoretical --The humanities use methods that are primarily critical or speculative or have a significant historical perspective. Research proposals should follow the conventions of the particular humanities sub-field (philosophy, sociology, history, etc). Narratives should be no longer than 1500 words, excluding references. View a sample proposal.

Literature Review -- The literature review proposal should be no longer than 1000 words (excluding references). We recommend discussing at least 10 peer-reviewed journal articles. The literature review can focus on a topic or highlight methodology. Literature Review presentations will be 5-10 minutes long. View a sample proposal.

Presentation Formats

When you make your submission, you will be able to indicate preferences for three presentation formats. You can indicate willingness to share your work in a paper session, poster session, or Research in Progress Showcase (RIPS) roundtable session.

Paper presentation -- presentation of research or literature delivered in an oral format during thematically-curated paper sessions. Presentations are approximately 15 minutes in length for Empirical or Humanities-oriented submissions, or 5-10 minutes for Literature Reviews. In 2021, paper sessions will take place on Zoom.
Poster session -- presentation of research or literature in a visual format with one-on-one or small group conversations during an adjudicated poster session with faculty judges. In 2021, posters will be formatted as animated scrolling graphics (template provided) to be shared in a web gallery and/or via social media. Presenters will answer Q&A from judges and other attendees during the virtual poster session.
Research in Progress Showcase (RIPS) -- Presentation of in-progress research that has not yet been completed. Research presented in this format can be at any stage of the process from idea, to data collection, to data analysis. This roundtable format will allow maximum interaction and discussion amongst presenters and attendees. The presentation of research may either be verbal or have accompanying visuals. In 2021, these will be capped-attendance, small-group Zoom presentations with a faculty member.

Submitting Your Proposal Narrative

You will submit your proposal under the Conference Proposal assignment
The proposal must be a Word document (.doc or .docx).
Tables and figures are not required for submission, but may be included in the proposal narrative if you wish.
The proposal must be blinded: Your name cannot be anywhere on the proposal OR in the file name. Your name only goes on the title page, which is a different Canvas assignment.
Use the following naming conventions: KeyWordsofTitle_ResearchType

- For example:

WearableSensors_Empirical.docx
DetrackinginVirginia_Humanities.doc
EducativeCurriculum_LitReview.docx

Use the same file naming structure on your Title Page.

Content of the Proposal Narrative

A title
A fully blinded 600-1500 word (excluding references) narrative for the proposal (see suggestions for structure and content below) which is tailored to an audience with only general knowledge of your area of educational research.

Submitting Your Title Page

Fill out this form with your proposal information.
You will submit your title page under the Title Page assignment.
The title page must be a PDF.
Unlike the proposal, the title page is NOT blinded.
Use the same naming conventions as the Conference Proposal: KeyWordsofTitle_ResearchType

- For example:

WearableSensors_Empirical.pdf
DetrackinginVirginia_Humanities.pdf
EducativeCurriculum_LitReview.pdf

Content of the Title Page

Presenter information (name, email, degree, program, year, department)
Research type (empirical, humanities-oriented, or literature review)
Presentation type proposal may be considered for

Select a first and second priority strand that best describes your research. Options include: culture and context; educational leadership; equity and access; global perspectives; health and well-being; policies and programs; professional development (pre-service/in-service); serving diverse populations; and student learning and assessment.
A faculty mentor or course instructor for the research (name and email)
IRB information
A 50-word abstract for printing in the HSRC program

For additional guidelines and resources for writing the Proposal Narrative, visit our Submission Guidelines document here.