29th Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference & 30th Mary J. Seivwright Day
THEME: Advancing Evidence Based Practice through Innovative Technology in Nursing & Midwifery Education.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Authors are invited to submit abstracts for the conference. Deadline for submission of abstracts – February 28, 2019 INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS
Guidelines for Abstracts:
Submit one copy of the abstract consisting of 300-350 words on one page and written in the following order:
Title of Study: Use bold type. Do not use abbreviations.
Authors: Begin on a new line, 2 spaces below the title. Use italics, first initials followed by surnames, (do not use full stops after initials) no titles or addresses. Underline presenting author's name if more than one author.
Aims or Objectives: State the main aim/objective of the study.
Methods: Briefly describe study design; indicate sample size and sampling techniques, data collection procedures, and duration of the study data analysis techniques).
Results: Summarize the main findings.
Conclusions: Should be supported by the results and include implications for health care.
Key words: List 5-7 words that give the gist of the study.
Guidelines for Preparing Posters:
- Poster Size
Width = 120 cm; Height = 85 cm
II. Border
There should be a border of at least 5 cm all around the poster.
III. Poster Number
Place your poster number at the top left-hand corner of the poster.
IV. Title, Authors and Institutions
This information should be placed on the top part of the poster.
V. Abstract
The Abstract should be placed below the Poster Number on the left-hand side.
VI. Introduction, Aims/Objectives, Methods & Results, Tables & Figures, etc.
This will occupy the body of the poster.
VII. Conclusions
This should be placed in the bottom right hand corner of the poster.
(Adapted with permission from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI Annual Research Conference
REMEMBER THAT TEXT MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO BE VIEWED FROM A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 5 FEET.
GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Submit a copy of the abstract by email to monique.lynch@uwimona.edu.jm with email subject caption: Abstract for Nursing and Midwifery Conference, 2019
Include your complete contact information (Name, Credentials, Position, Institution, Country and email address).
Only abstracts following the published guidelines and containing complete contact information will be considered for the conference.
Acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to your e-mail address within 1-3 working days following submission of the abstract.
For further information, please contact Monique Lynch at: E-mail: monique.lynch@uwimona.edu.jm Telephone: (876) 702-4788/970-3304
Website: www.mona.uwi.edu/nursing