ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
February 23, 2024, 5 pm PT

Click here to submit an abstract.

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SUBMISSION:
All abstract submissions are required to be submitted through this official online form. 

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GUIDELINES:
In contrast to previous years, submitted abstracts will be listed in the abstract book as-is. No revision period is anticipated after the March 5 deadline. At the time of abstract submission, the submitting author must ensure that the title, abstract, and authors can be printed for public view. Your abstract will be evaluated by a team of abstract reviewers based on the following criteria:

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1. WRITING QUALITY & ADHERENCE TO GUIDELINES

• Does the abstract meet the track description?

  • The title is brief and indicates the nature of the presentation. The title is in the title case without a period in the end. Do not use all caps. Do not include a period at the end.

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• The abstract is no more than  250 words

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• Author names and bios are submitted in the appropriate fields on the submission form (i.e., not in the abstract text's body). Affiliations for authors are written out and completed (i.e., Oregon Department of Agriculture as opposed to ODA). Authors are listed according to authorship; no more than two presenting authors are selected.

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• Scientific names are italicized

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• Acronyms are spelled out on first use

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• Spelling is correct

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• Grammar and punctuation are used correctly 

                                        

2. SELECTION NOTIFICATION:
All abstracts submitted at this time will be reviewed by the CONNECT+ Abstract Committee based on the Evaluation Criteria. Abstract Authors will receive an email notification on whether or not their abstract has been accepted to the conference before March 5, 2024. 

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• Each Track may have up to eight (8) presentations.

• Each presentation should be no more than 50 minutes, which includes Q&A.

3. PRESENTER REGISTRATION:
Presenters and co-presenters will receive 20% off conference registration.