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Scientific Paper

 
Participant Information

 

  1. Each participating chapter may only submit 1 scientific paper.

  2. Participants may only submit their project for EITHER the scientific paper OR scientific poster competition. Any repeat entries will be disqualified from both competitions.

  3. Only the top 10 entries will be given the chance to present during the conference.

  4. The number of team members collaborating on a research project is not limited. However, for the actual presentation, each team is only allowed to have a maximum of 4 members both presenting at the conference and participating during the Q&A session.

 

Project

 

  1. Project has to be in line with the theme of the conference – ‘ Geriatric Medicine – Embracing The Silver Tsunami’.

  2. Project need not be initiated in 2014 / after the guidelines are released but must be completed before stipulated deadline.

 
Abstract

 

  1. The abstract is a brief summary of the research project which should highlight the main purpose of the project and background information which links it to the theme. Any available information about the methodology or key research findings should also be included.

  2. Language: English

  3. The paper must be completely written in English. (If local words / phrases are used, English translations must be provided)

  4. The abstract should include the following (no need for subsections):

    • Project title

    • Name of authors, region/institution, and contact information (e-mail address & phone number)

    • Background/Introduction

    • Aims & objectives

    • Brief research methodology

    • Key findings

    • Scope of research and areas for future research

  5. Submission Specifications

    • Word limit : 200-300 words (excluding title and authors)

    • Font : Times New Roman (11)

    • Line spacing : 1.5

    • Submission Format : Microsoft word document (.doc or .docx)  Example of file name : “Region_NameofPaper_Abstract.doc”

    • Files should be compiled and sent to competitions.amsc2015@gmail.com by May 22nd 2015.

 
Scientific Paper

 

  1. The complete scientific paper should be a culmination of research work carried out and contain detailed sections to introduce the area of study, purpose, outcomes and recommendations from the study.

  2. Language: English

  3. The paper must be completely written in English. (If local words/phrases are used, English translations must be provided)

  4. The research paper should include the following sections:

    • Cover page (including Project title, Authors & Region/Institution)

    • Introduction

    • Materials & Methods/Research Methodology

    • Results

    • Discussion (including limitations)

    • Conclusion

    • References (to follow APA style)

    • Appendix

  5. Submission Specifications

    • Word limit: 4000 words (excluding title, authors, references and appendix)

    • Font : Times New Roman (11)

    • Line spacing : 1.5

    • Submission Format : Microsoft word document (.doc or .docx)  Example of file name : “Region_NameofPaper_ScientificPaper.doc”

    • Files should be compiled and sent to competitions.amsc2015@gmail.com by May 22nd 2015.

 
Presentation

 

  1. A total of ten research projects will be selected to present during the conference based on the abstract and manuscript submitted.

  2. Only members involved in delivering the presentation are allowed to participate in the Q & A session.

  3. Language: English

  4. The presentation must be completely in English. Note that clarity of the presentation will be assessed.

  5. Format of presentation:

    • 10 minutes will be allotted for the presentation

    • There will be a warning bell at the 2 minutes left

    • 8 minutes will be allotted for the Q&A

    • The use of models for demonstration is allowed.

  6. Submission Specifications

    • Submission Format: Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt or .pptx)/Keynote/Prezi

    • Example of file name: “Region_NameofPaper_Presentation.pptx”

    • Presentation file should be stored in a thumbdrive or CD and passed to the registration committee on arrival at Singapore AMSC 2015.

 

 

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