Presentation Categories and Guidance

The following list of presentation categories was determined by a committee with representation from all colleges. If you are unsure of the appropriate presentation type for your discipline, please consult with your faculty mentor.

The content of a presentation will vary by discipline. Please consult with your mentor regarding the creation and content of your presentation.

Presentations may be proposals, pilot studies, preliminary results, or completed projects.

Note: Students may only present once unless a special exception is made.

Abstracts and Artist's Statements Guidance

All students that are presenting at the Symposium are required to submit either an abstract or artist’s statement. An abstract is a paragraph describing the purpose and results of your project, while an artist’s statement is a piece of writing that helps the audience understand your work.

If you have any questions about which you need to choose, please consult with your mentor.

Abstracts and artist’s statements are due by Friday, March 20, 2026 via Judgify.

All presenters’ names. Only one submission per project is required regardless of how many students are presenting.
Title of presentation.
Text should be concise and no more than 300 words (excluding title, authors, and affiliations).
Text must be a single paragraph and should include the following:
- Background and/or rationale: provide background information or rationale for the study.
- Methods: Provide methods for how you accomplished the study.
- Results: Choose your most significant findings and describe them.
- Conclusions: Interpretation of your results for a broader audience. (If you are presenting a study that is in the proposal or preliminary stage, it is acceptable to discuss expected results.)
Avoid jargon and explain your project as if talking to someone not in your discipline.
Faculty mentors must review your abstract prior to submitting it.

All presenters’ names. Only one submission per project is required regardless of how many students are presenting or performing.
Title of presentation, display, or performance.
Text should be concise and no more than 300 words (excluding title, authors, and affiliations).
Text must be a single paragraph and should include the following:
- An explanation of what inspired you or motivated you;
- What you want the audience to see, experience, and/or feel when they view your work;
- Any interesting aspects of the materials or techniques you used;
- Any additional information that will help the audience to interpret and appreciate the work you are exhibiting or performing.

This presentation was developed and delivered by Brittany Maxey and Brenda Riojas at the TAMU-CC Writing Center. For more information on writing and presentations, please contact the TAMU-CC Writing Center by clicking the link below.

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Presentation Categories and Guidance