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Glasgow Junior Academic Forum
Terry Quinn
Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences
University of Glasgow
Sponsored through an unrestricted educational grant
G-JAF
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WHYWHY
To provide a forum for discussion of current and future research.
To allow junior academics to network with each other and more
senior colleagues.
To facilitate development of research presentation skills.
To provide a forum for informal teaching on research strategies and
advice on succeeding in the academic sphere.
Glasgow Junior Academic Forum
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Glasgow Junior Academic Forum
How to get your abstract
accepted
How to develop a
career in
research
How to get a publishing deal
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Abstracts
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Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
A structured summary of a body of work
An exercise in writing with precision and efficiency
A beginning a muddle and an end
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Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
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Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
Communication of science
TQ Oct 2009
Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
(fast) Communication of
science
TQ Oct 2009
Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
(fast) Communication of
science
TQ Oct 2009
Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
(fast) Communication of
science
Establish a reputation
TQ Oct 2009
Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
(fast) Communication of
science
Establish a reputation
Focus the mind
TQ Oct 2009
Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
(fast) Communication of
science
Establish a reputation
Curriculum Vitae
Focus the mind
TQ Oct 2009
Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
(fast) Communication of
science
Establish a reputation
Curriculum Vitae
To get a publication
Focus the mind
TQ Oct 2009
Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
(fast) Communication of
science
Establish a reputation
Curriculum Vitae
To get a publication
Focus the mind
Learned discussio
n
TQ Oct 2009
Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
(fast) Communication of
science
Establish a reputation
Curriculum Vitae
To get a publication
Focus the mind
Learned discussio
n
Necessary for manuscript
TQ Oct 2009
Abstracts for Scientific Meetings
Why bother ?
(fast) Communication of
science
Establish a reputation
Curriculum Vitae
To get a publication
Focus the mind
Learned discussio
n
Necessary for manuscript
It beats proper work
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Abstract Selection Process
Abstracts centrally collated
Independent quantitative assessment by “expert(s)”
May be single / double blinded
“Objective” scoring criteria
Score for selection (oral / poster) determined
(varies with number of submissions)
approx 33% acceptance rate for international meetings
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Abstracts General Points
Should be a “stand alone” piece of work
– No new information
– No reference to manuscript
Should be written after study complete / after first draft
Clear, short sentences (reviewers not all native English speakers)
Third person, active voice, past tense
Avoid jargon, abbreviations
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Abstract SubmissionGJAF SYMPOSIUM 2010
Title :
Authors:
Section: Trials □ Science □ Epidemiology □ Economics □
Platform: Oral □ Poster □
Introduction
Methods
Results
Conclusion Max words:250
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Abstract SubmissionGJAF SYMPOSIUM 2010
Title :
Authors:
Section: Trials □ Science □ Epidemiology □ Economics □
Platform: Oral □ Poster □
Introduction
Methods
Results
Conclusion Max words:250
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Which meeting?
Specialist v. Generalist
Local v. National v. International
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Which meeting?
Local v. National v. International
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Which meeting?
Local v. National v. International
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Which meeting?
Local v. National v. International
Difficulty:
Often inclusiveDifficulty:
< 1/3 accepted
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Which meeting?
Local v. National v. International
Difficulty:
Often inclusiveDifficulty:
< 1/3 accepted
? Abstract published
? Abstract published in high impact
journal
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Which meeting?
Local v. National v. International
Difficulty:
Often inclusiveDifficulty:
< 1/3 accepted
? Abstract published
? Abstract published in high impact
journalNetworking Research profile
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Which meeting?
Local v. National v. International
Difficulty:
Often inclusiveDifficulty:
< 1/3 accepted
? Abstract published
? Abstract published in high impact
journalNetworking Research profile
Small size, useful
discussion
BIG size
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Which meeting?
Local v. National v. International
££
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Which meeting?
Local v. National v. International
£ £Society travel grants
University awards
ST / SpR Study
budget
Industry
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An abstract threesome
Submission of original research to one local, one national and one
international meeting (with one published abstract) is acceptable
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Abstract SubmissionGJAF SYMPOSIUM 2010
Title :
Authors:
Section: Trials □ Science □ Epidemiology □ Economics □
Platform: Oral □ Poster □
Introduction
Methods
Results
Conclusion Max words:250
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Title
Terry’s brilliant review
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Title
Terry’s brilliant review
Keywords
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Title
Review of TGF-β in CHD
Keywords
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Title
Review of TGF-β in CHD
Keywords
Avoid abbreviations
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Title
Review of Transforming Growth Factor-β in Coronary Heart Disease
Keywords
Avoid abbreviations
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Title
Review of Transforming Growth Factor-β in Coronary Heart Disease
Keywords
Avoid abbreviations
Be specific
(Include design: avoid review of…; study of…)
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Title
Systematic review and meta-analysis of serum Transforming Growth Factor-β and association with Coronary Heart Disease
Keywords
Avoid abbreviations
Be specific
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Title
Systematic review and meta-analysis of serum Transforming Growth Factor-β and association with Coronary Heart Disease
Keywords
Avoid abbreviations
Be specific
Be creative - maybe
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Title
TGF-β or not TGF-β that is the question
Keywords
Avoid abbreviations
Be specific
Be creative ?
TQ Oct 2009
Title
TGF-β or not TGF-β that is the question
Keywords
Avoid abbreviations
Be specific
Be creative ?
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Title
Systematic review and meta-analysis of serum Transforming Growth Factor-β and association with Coronary Heart Disease
Keywords
Avoid abbreviations
Be specific
Be creative – maybe
Be definitive – if the data allows
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Title
There is no association between serum Transforming Growth Factor-β and Coronary Heart Disease Systematic review and meta-
analysis
Keywords
Avoid abbreviations
Be specific
Be creative – maybe
Be definitive – if the data allows
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Abstract SubmissionGJAF SYMPOSIUM 2010
Title :
Authors:
Section: Trials □ Science □ Epidemiology □ Economics □
Platform: Oral □ Poster □
Introduction
Methods
Results
Conclusion Max words:250
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Authors
Include them all
(remember statisticians, original data collection)
….. and let them approve abstract before submission
First author usually presents
Author(s) may need to be member of society for submission
What is your research name ?
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Abstract SubmissionGJAF SYMPOSIUM 2010
Title :
Authors:
Section: Trials □ Science □ Epidemiology □ Economics □
Platform: Oral □ Poster □
Introduction
Methods
Results
Conclusion Max words:250
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Section
Some meetings may have only one section
Space devoted to sections may not be equal
Submissions for each section may not be equal
Assessors for each session will differ
Timing of sections may differ
Some meetings have non-research sections (interesting cases)
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Abstract SubmissionGJAF SYMPOSIUM 2010
Title :
Authors:
Section: Trials □ Science □ Epidemiology □ Economics □
Platform: Oral □ Poster □
Introduction
Methods
Results
Conclusion Max words:250
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Platform
Always choose oral platforms
– Kudos
– Better exposure
– Publication chances increased
– Posters are a hassle
If not successful, abstract will be considered for poster
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Abstract SubmissionGJAF SYMPOSIUM 2010
Title :
Authors:
Section: Trials □ Science □ Epidemiology □ Economics □
Platform: Oral □ Poster □
Introduction
Methods
Results
Conclusion Max words:250
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IntroductionWhy did you do this
Keep it short
One or two sentences summarising background
If more than three sentences - rethink
Clear and explicit hypothesis
Avoid references
Don’t overstate relevance – “This is the first….”
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MethodsWhat did you do
The most important section
…so spend a bit of time getting it right
Describe statistical techniques
Randomisation / blinding
Describe population / intervention / control / outcome
(try to keep blinded)
Ethical approval / consent / disclosures are assumed
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ResultsWhat did you find
If possible avoid “p” and “statistically significant”
Basic descriptive data on subjects
Include all relevant data, assume only the text will be seen
avoid reference to talk / paper
Graphs / tables / figures not always possible (max one)
may not link to abstract when submitted fro review
may not link to abstract when published
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ConclusionWhat does it mean
Keep it simple (more than three sentences – rethink)
Not a discussion
Are conclusions consistent with results
Avoid “further studies are necessary…”
Conclusions not opinions
May be only bit audience reads
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The obvious
Don’t miss submission deadline
Don’t go over word limit
Make sure you can go to meeting
Don’t stop at abstract – full manuscript is the goal
Try out talks at future G-JAF meetings
