RESEARCH POSTER SESSION • SUBMISSION PROPOSAL FORM
WRAMTA Regional Conference • San Jose, CA • March 12^th – 15^th, 2015

Deadline: March 1^st, 2015

The research poster session is a common forum for presenting original research at professional conferences. Typically consisting of a bulletin board or printed poster, it provides an opportunity to share important research findings or information to other professionals using a static, visual format. This poster session is open to all interested presenters, including: practicing and non-practicing music therapists; music therapy undergraduate and graduate students; music therapy interns; and other allied-health or educational professionals with an interest in music-related research.

DESCRIPTION: The research project should entail quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, theoretical, or historical research in the field of music therapy, psychology of music, music medicine, or music education. Single-case design studies which include a description of treatment methodology, data collection procedures, and a description of outcomes are acceptable. Proposals for research projects which have yet to be completed may be considered (provided they are complete by the conference date).

DIRECTIONS: Quality and content of the proposal will be used to select an indeterminate number of presentations. Please send two versions of your proposal to the address below: 1) a version with complete information (letters A through H) using this “Submission Proposal Form” as the format; and 2) a version which includes only the information in A through E for a “blind review.”  Please respond with your signature (handwritten or typed/electronic) to letter H.

1. TITLE OF PRESENTATION: It should contain a maximum of 12 words.
2. ABSTRACT: Containing a maximum 100 words, the abstract should be appropriate for inclusion in the conference program booklet and/or a handout.
3. DESCRIPTION: The description should have a maximum of 300 words and provide sufficient information concerning the proposal for reviewers to evaluate suitability for the research poster session.
4. HUMAN SUBJECTS PROTECTION STATEMENT: Provide a brief statement indicating whether or not this project has received approval from the necessary Institutional Review Board panels.
5. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Please include at least five (5) references that are relevant to the research being presented.
6. PRESENTER’S NAME AND AFFILIATION: Please include the names and affiliations (e.g., university name, hospital, school district. etc.) of all presenters. List in the order of primary, secondary, etc., author.
7. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please include the name, address, telephone, and email address of the primary author.
8. AGREEMENT: By submitting a proposal, I am agreeing to present at any time during the conference at which my presentation is scheduled (signed by primary author).