Background

The Information Age Publishing NASUP Student Research Award recognizes student research presentations done at the conference. 

Eligibility

In order for a candidate to be considered eligible for this award, they must:

• Be a student member of NASUP at the time of the Annual Conference
• Attend the annual conference and present their research 
• Submit powerpoint presentation by the deadline

Materials

Students will create a powerpoint presentation that will include slides and accompanying audio and/or notes. All of the required elements must be included in the combination of slides and notes. The following must be included:

• Introduction
  • Describes the problem
  • Clear research question stated
  • Significance of problem is addressed
• Context and Intervention/Focus Provided
  • Setting described
  • Population identified
  • Intervention/Focus explained
• Research Design
  • Design of study matches goals
  • Appropriate data sources
• Analysis of Data
  • Appropriate analysis for data collected
• Findings and Implications
  • Findings presented clearly
  • Implications from data proposed
  • Implications connect to findings
• Bibliography
  • Research studies relating to the research question are referenced
• Overall Organization and Style of Slides and Notes
  • Clear, concise writing
  • Grammar and punctuation

In order to be considered for the award, students must submit their slides and notes by the deadline.

Selection Process

• All research materials must be submitted electronically to the link no later than March 3, 2025.
• A sub-committee of the Awards Committee will review student research using a  rubric based on the criteria detailed in the materials section above, as well as the following:
  • Effectiveness of conference presentation
    • Engaging, rehearsed presentation. 
    • Thoughtful responses to audience questions.
• The winner(s) will be announced at the awards ceremony of the conference and publicized via the NASUP publications and website.

Post-Award Contribution

• Attend a session following the Awards Luncheon.
• Share with the NASUP Awards committee about your presentation and advice for future applicants.