Symposium Information - Humanities Edge Undergraduate Research Symposium | Fall 2024 - LibGuides at Miami Dade College Learning Resources

Tentative Program Timeline

September 23	HE-URP Orientation Meet one-on-one with faculty mentor Complete the Project Proposal
September 30	Submit Project Proposal
October 30	Faculty submits student and faculty headshots and bios
November 20	Faculty submits project title and abstract
November 27	All student research projects are due Any title and abstract updates/edits also due and can be resubmitted using the Title & Abstract form above.
December 4	All student posters and slideshows are due Submit poster and slideshow to link above 'Submit Final Project Items'.
December 4	Faculty complete the Faculty Final Program Survey
December 4	Students complete the Student Final Program Survey
TBA	Rehearsal for students 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm
TBA	Virtual Symposium 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Bio & Headshot Guidelines

The student and faculty bios and headshots will be displayed on this LibGuide. Both should be professional so that you can reference your program work on your resume, applications, and other relevant venues. We created this simple guideline to help you with both the bio and headshot and to help maintain consistency across the LibGuide.

Your Bio

In your HE-URP bio, you should present yourself professionally to the community. Your bio should include your:

Full name.
Current academic status (first year, second year).
Academic pathway or major.
Research interests.
Relevant experiences and/or accomplishments.
Future goals.
Personal interests that are relevant to your work and/or research.

Your bio should be 150-200 words.

Your Headshot

Your headshot should be clear and should demonstrate you as a professional in the field. Here
are a few guidelines to help you obtain and submit a high-quality, professional headshot using a
cell phone.

Background and Lighting

Choose a plain background like a wall or a neutral-colored area. Avoid busy, multi-colored, distracting backgrounds.
Use natural light as much as possible.
Ensure that the light source is in front of you to avoid any shadows on your face.
If you are using your cell phone, use the rear camera for better quality.

Framing the Shot and Posing

Hold the camera at eye level for the photo.
Frame the shot correctly with your face and shoulders in the shot. Make sure that you leave a little space above your head.
Make sure that you look into the camera for the picture.
Have a slight smile or a neutral expression for the photo.
Dress professionally for the photo.
Make sure that your appearance is tidy and that the photo represents you.

Technical Components

Hold the camera steady or use a tripod for the shot.
If you are taking your own pictures, use the timer (3-10 seconds) so that you have time to pose for the photo.
Take multiple shots (not just one photo) so that you can have options.
Use high resolution for your photos.

Abstract

The abstract should be submitted as one document, in MS Word format and saved as:
- The student’s last name, underscore, first name, underscore, mentor’s last name, dot, doc. (StudentLastName_FirstName_MentorLastName.doc). Please make sure you follow the naming instructions.
An abstract is a summary of the essentials of the research project which includes the following:
- A clearly defined research question and the purpose of the study.
- A concise discussion of research methodology.
- The project findings (final or in process) or aims (if you don’t have findings yet).
- Clear sense of how the research fits into the bigger picture.
The title of the abstract should be as concise as possible and should appear in bold, sentence case and centered.
Mentor and affiliations appear below the title in italics (the name of the student should appear first).
The word “Abstract” should appear below the affiliation and should be emboldened, centered, and underlined.
The body of the abstract follows a spacing line.
The body of the abstract should be no longer than 250 words in portrait layout, single-spaced, and fully justified (to Justify, highlight paragraph and do Ctrl+J).
Use Arial font in a 12 pt size.

Example 1

The Title is Centered on the Page

John Researcher and Jim Advisor, Ph.D.
Miami Dade College, North Campus, Miami, FL

Abstract

The body of this abstract sample template contains important instructions that MUST be followed. Note the formatting above, including bold, spacing, sentence case and underlining. Your abstract (which is a summary of your project) goes here and should be no longer than 250 words. This document is single spaced and formatted in 12-point Arial font. The paragraph should be justified. Faculty mentors must review and approve this abstract prior to submission. The abstract should be submitted as one document, in MS Word format. Use this format if you and your mentor are from the same campus.

Example 2

How Artists Use Their Emotions to Create Art

Suzy Sunshine ¹and Jennifer Aniston, Ph.D.²
¹Miami Dade College, Padron Campus, Miami, FL
²Miami Dade College, Homestead Campus, Homestead, FL

Abstract

Include an abstract of no longer than 250 words. If you and your mentor are from different campuses, please use the format above using superscript numbers.

Poster Template

Open template in Canva, select File and Make a Copy to begin working on your poster's draft. Students can use the dark image for the digital posters. Students should submit the visual by downloading their Canva poster as a PPTX file and a JPG file. Submit both files.

Slideshow Guidelines

Your presentation is only 5 minutes long. Keep your slideshow short and simple. Create about 6 slides for your presentation. You can use the following slideshow list as a guideline and adjust the slides as needed.