Arts and Letters

Abstract Criteria

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  For Research Projects

  1. Clearly define a problem, opportunity, or debate in your field. 
  2. Explain how your project addresses the problem. 
  3. Define the specific material that you will examine in the project. 
  4. Include a clear, original thesis statement/argument. 
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  For Creative Writing

  Students will be given an opportunity to present works of creative writing. Some selected works will win prizes. To apply, please write a 200-word description of the work you would like to present for the conference. Your work doesn't need to be ready until the project submission deadline. For now, all you need to do is submit a proposal.
  

  • Please include the genre (poetry, short story, essay/creative nonfiction), tentative subject matter/style, and any other important or relevant information.
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  For Visual Arts

  Students will be given an opportunity to exhibit art (including graphic design). Some selected works will win prizes. To apply, please write a 200-word description of the work you would like to present for the conference. Your work doesn't need to be ready until the project submission deadline. For now, all you need to do is submit a proposal.
  

  • Please tell us the medium (paint, clay, digital, etc.), subject mater, size and style in which the piece will be done.
  • If your piece is selected yo will be asked to create/present the piece and write a short (one or two-paragraph) written explanation of the meaning of the piece.