MPSA

66th Annual Conference, April 3-6, 2008

Proposal Submission Form For Special Undergraduate Section
Deadline: January 15, 2008

Instructions for proposal submission form (PLEASE READ):

  • Information will appear in the conference program exactly as entered on this form. Please proof spelling and grammar prior to submitting.  Be sure to use upper and lower case letters as appropriate.

  • In the section for the title, abstract, and overview, and all open-ended responses, be absolutely sure to NOT use tabs or hard returns or parts of your proposal may be lost.  This could hurt the chance of the proposal being accepted.  Please type it out.

  • Please provide complete contact information for all co-authors (university affiliation and email address) so we can list it in the program and contact them with information about the conference.

  • Some entries cannot be larger than a specific number of characters. A "character" is equal to one keystroke. So the phrase "my paper examines" is 17 characters. Spaces and punctuation count. If you get an error response that you have entered too many characters, then you have entered too many characters, it is not an error with the form.

  • Sections marked with an asterisk (*) must be filled out or you cannot submit the proposal.

  • If you have problems with this form, it is most likely the result of the specific settings on your internet browser. Probably the fastest way around this if you're not internet knowledgeable is to simply try another computer.  You can always contact our office at 812-558-0588, and we will try to talk you through it.

  • There may be a short (4-5 second) delay after you click the icon to submit your proposal. Once your proposal is submitted you will receive a confirming email as will your co-authors, and the Section Head.  There may be a slight delay in receiving your email. Please keep this email as it is your confirmation that we are in receipt of your submittal.

  • If a proposal is accepted, the Section Head will decide if it will be presented as a poster; as a result, no audio-visual is available.

  • Your advisor must be willing to attend the conference and the session with you. All sessions will be scheduled for the Saturday of the conference. We may limit each university or college to two posters. Proposals are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The advisor must attest to the originality of the project. All attendees must register for the conference. Registration fees for undergraduates are GREATLY reduced.
     




Section: Contact Information

Note: Sections marked with an asterisk (*) must be filled out. Please use correct upper- and lower-case letters.

First Name* (Given Name)                          Middle Initial          Last Name* (Surname)                                   
                                
 Affiliation* (University, Company, Organization)     Department
            
Street Address                                                         P.O. Box (if needed)
            
City                                                                          State/Province*          ZIP/Postal Code*           Country*
                                 
Direct Phone*                                                          Departmental Phone            Fax
                                                                            
E-mail*                                                                     E-mail again, to avoid mistakes*
            
Year of Graduation*         Advisor's Name*                                                         Advisor's Email*
                           


Note: If this is a paper/poster/informal roundtable presentation with multiple authors, please complete the following sections as appropriate. 
E-mail address and affiliation are required for all listed co-authors.

Second Author's Contact Information
First Name (Given Name)                              Middle Initial         Last Name (Surname)
                                                     
Affiliation  (University, Company, Organization)      E-mail
             

Third Author's Contact Information
First Name (Given Name)                              Middle Initial         Last Name (Surname)
                                                     
Affiliation  (University, Company, Organization)      E-mail
             

Section: Proposal Information

Please complete the following information as appropriate.

Title of Proposal* (75 Characters or fewer. Please do not use quotes in title, and remember to use correct upper and lower case.)
Brief Overview* (To be included in the conference program if the proposal is selected. 250 Characters or fewer; spaces and punctuation count as characters. Please do not use tabs or hard returns. )
Abstract* (2500 Characters or fewer; spaces and punctuation count as characters. Please do not use tabs or hard returns.)

 
Note: There may be a short (4-5 second) delay after you click the icon to submit your proposal. Once your proposal is submitted you will receive a confirming email as will your co-authors, and the Section Head(s) you selected.  There may be a slight delay in receiving your email. Please keep this email as it is your confirmation that we are in receipt of your submittal. Please contact the MPSA Office at speelmon@indiana.edu should you encounter problems submitting your proposal.