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Scientific Paper

 
Participant Information

 

  1. Each participating chapter may submit multiple scientific posters but only 1 scientific poster will be shortlisted per chapter for presentation at the conference. Other poster submissions will be displayed if deemed of good quality on a case by case basis.

  2. Participants may only submit their project for either the scientific paper or scientific poster competition. Repeat entries will be disqualified from both competitions.

  3. Only the top 10 entries will be given the chance to present during the conference but all the posters will be on display during the competition.

  4. All other accepted posters will be put on display during AMSC 2015.

  5. The number of team members collaborating on a research project is not limited. However, for the actual presentation, each team is 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. 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

  3. Submission specifications

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

    • Word limit : 500 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 : “Scientific poster abstract – Country.docx”

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

 

 

Scientific Poster

 

  1. Size: 90cm x 120cm

  2. Posters must be submitted in English

  3. Orientation: Portrait or Landscape

  4. Sections

    • Title panel (AMSA chapter, authors, universities). Title is to be printed at the top of the poster. (BOLD CAPITAL letters, Font: Calibri, Size: # 100). Name (s) of author (s) and institution (s) of author (s) should be stated clearly, directly below the title. Provide the surname (s) of the author (s) followed by initials. Print the name of the presenting author underlined.

    • Introduction

    • Material and methods

    • Results

    • Discussion

    • Conclusion

    • References (APA style, Authors may refer the website ‘www.apastyle.org’)

  5. Postel panel dimensions for your consideration: 2m (height) X 1m (width) The abstract should include the following (no need for subsections):

    • Maximum size of poster: 1.3 (height) X 0.9m (width)

    • Material of panel board: Felt finish

    • Velcro for securing of posters on the poster panel will be provided

  6. Poster will be printed by the presenting team and brought along to AMSC Singapore 2015. The poster should be submitted to the registration team upon arrival at AMSC Singapore 2015.

 

 

Presentation

 

  1. A total of 10 posters will be selected to present during the conference based on the abstract and manuscript submitted.

  2. Only the members involved in delivering the presentation are allowed to participate in the Q & A session. A maximum of 4 members can participate in the presentation and 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:

    • 7 minutes will be allocated for the presentation

    • There will be a warning bell when there are 2 minutes left during the presentation

    • 3 minutes will be allotted for the Q&A

    • The use of models for demonstration is allowed

  6. A soft copy of the poster for presentation in .jpg format should be submitted by email to competitions.amsc2015@gmail.com

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