Summer Scholars Program Manuscript/Final Report Submission

Submission Procedure

Submit manuscript/final report in PDF
Submit your abstract to ScholarWorks by using the ScholarWorks self-submit feature. Additionally, email the completed ScholarWorks Agreement to [email protected]. You may choose to load your full manuscript into ScholarWorks, but it is not a program requirement.

Abstract
The abstract is a brief summary of your paper in about 250 words. The purpose of your research needs to be communicated in one to two sentences. For empirical research, also include a statement about the methodology used or the experimental design followed. The abstract should conclude with several sentences summarizing the primary results and conclusions. For papers in the humanities, include a statement regarding the major thesis and a sentence for each of the primary ideas explained in the paper. Be sure to check with your mentor about what is common practice in your field.

Research Paper Length
Each final paper should be of publishable quality. Generally, papers are between 1500 and 4000 words, including references. There is no limit on the number of figures and tables in a paper, though professional standards apply. Please note that humanities and social science papers tend to be much lengthier. Consult with your faculty mentor about the appropriate length for your discipline.

Research Format
Papers should conform to the manuscript and documentation format appropriate to the student's discipline (APA, IEEE, MLA, CBE, Chicago, etc.), including the labeling and construction of figures and tables.

References (Works Cited)
All sources referred to (or cited) in your paper must be listed at the end. The format used for this listing should reflect common practice in your field.

Plans for Dissemination
All plans for conferences, presentations, or publication must be included as part of the final report. Submission to Grand Valley State University's Institutional Repository, Scholar Works, is required. You may submit your entire Final Project Report, or your abstract.

Scholar Information

First Name *

Last Name *

G-number *

Email (must use @mail.gvsu.edu) *

Local Address *

City *

State/Province

Zip/Postal *

Phone *

OURS Scholar Type *
GVSU Library Scholar
Student Summer Scholar
Modified Student Summer Scholar
Not listed

Faculty Mentor Information

Mentor First Name *

Mentor Last Name *

Mentor Email *

Mentor Unit *

Did your project include a second mentor? *

Mentor 2 First Name *

Mentor 2 Last Name *

Mentor 2 Email *

Mentor 2 Unit *

Manuscript/Final Report Information & Upload

Plans for Dissemination
All plans for conferences, presentations, or publication must be included:

Conference Name
Conference Location
Conference Dates
Publication Titles
Anticipated Dates for Publication Submission

Tentative Dissemination Plan *

Submit your manuscript/final report here.

Scholar Manuscript/Final Report *
Please upload a file with the extension .pdf with a maximum size of 10 MB.

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