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Abstract assistance:

"Bad vs. Good Abstract" by Elsevier

"How to write an abstract/annotation" by Purdue Libraries

"Writing Report Abstracts" by Purdue Online Writing Lab

Abstract Tip: Have it proofread by those you are working with, your research mentor(s), and friends to ensure it is grammatically correct and understandable.

Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

Deadline to Apply: July 9, 2026 at 11:59pm

Submission Link: OURConnect Portal
To submit your abstract, select "New Abstract for 2026 Summer Symposium - WL" under "CONFERENCE"

How-to Guides (.docx): Abstract Submission | Mentor Approval

Before applying, check the Summer Symposium FAQs and Guidelines pages for additional guidance.

*If you do not receive an automated email confirming your abstract was received or do not see it under "My Abstracts" on OURConnect, resubmit using an incognito-mode browser. If the problem persists, contact the OUR.