Student Initiated Clinical Research & Application

The ISHA Program Committee announces the Call for Presentations for the 54th annual convention on February 6-8, 2014
DEADLINE FOR 15-MINUTE TALK SUBMISSIONS- June 1, 2013
DEADLINE FOR POSTER SUBMISSIONS- September 1, 2013

Proposals (talks or posters) must be submitted by June 1 in order to be considered for a SIRCA Award. Any proposals received after this date will not be considered. Proposals that wish to be considered for an award must be completed at the time of submission and require a longer written summary than traditional ISHA submissions.

All SIRCA submissions are peer reviewed and acceptance for presentation at the ISHA convention suggests that the work is of the highest caliber. Students and faculty mentors will be notified regarding acceptance of proposals between Sept 1st and Sept 15th.

All SIRCA presenters must be current Student Members of ISHA at the time they register for the convention. Submission of a proposal is a commitment by the student to be a registered convention participant if their proposal is accepted. Student presenters of accepted SIRCA Sessions receive complimentary registration to attend the ISHA Convention.

Following submission of this form, all student presenters and faculty mentors will receive an email with a link to complete a CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. The submission process is not complete until each student/faculty member has submitted a disclosure form for this proposal.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW INDICATED WITH A RED STAR. ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS AND INFORMATION APPEARS ON SOME ITEMS TO THE RIGHT WHEN CURSOR IS PLACED IN/OVER REQUIRED FIELDS.

SIRCA PROGRAM COVER SHEET
TITLE OF PRESENTATION

Limit title to 10 words or less. Longer titles may not be able to be printed in the program.
FIRST STUDENT AUTHOR

List the speaker as the first author. This author will receive an email confirming receipt of this proposal.
Name Name First Last
Degree

If you are an undergraduate student and have not yet completed a college degree, please answer none.
University Affiliation
City/State
Email

Provide the email address of the first author (all contact regarding the convention will be sent to this address).
Phone Number Phone Number - ### - ### ####
FACULTY PROJECT MENTOR
Name Name First Last
Degree
University Affiliation
City/State
Email

Provide the name and email address of the first author (all contact regarding the convention will be to this address).
Phone Number Phone Number - ### - ### ####
SECOND STUDENT AUTHOR

List second student author if applicable.
Name Name First Last
Degree
University Affiliation
City/State
Email

Provide the name and email address of the first author (all contact regarding the convention will be to this address).
SECOND FACULTY MENTOR

List second faculty mentor if applicable.
Name Name First Last
Degree
University Affiliation
City/State
Email

Provide the name and email address of the first author (all contact regarding the convention will be to this address).
Does this session pertain to the 0-3 population and/or their families? (mark yes if it pertains to the 0-3 population, do not mark otherwise)

Does this session pertain to the 0-3 population and/or their families? (mark yes if it pertains to the 0-3 population, do not mark otherwise) Yes
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Select one
TYPE OF PROPOSAL

Your presentation must fall under one of the following categories:

Single Subject Experimental Research - Research design typically implemented with 1-5 subjects where cause-effect can be systematically evaluated and control mechanisms are included (e.g. Multiple Baseline Designs, Alternating Treatment Design, Withdrawal Design).

Case Study Descriptive Research - Research design typically implemented with 1-5 subjects to evaluate 1) the nature and character of a novel pattern of communication development or disability or 2) a novel or innovative intervention process or product.

Group Experimental Research - Research design typically implemented with about 10 or more subjects per group. The experimenter manipulates a variable and measures the effect on another variable.

Group Descriptive Research - Research design typically implemented with about 10 or more subjects per group. Used to examine (between) group differences, developmental trends or relationships among variables (within groups).

Evidence-Based Evaluation of Literature - Presentations based on literature may be submitted only if they provide evaluation of evidence-based research. ASHA’s website explains that evidence-based practice entails the use of current best research results to make clinical decisions about client care. Based on the evidence from a comprehensive literature search and review of published research studies, practice guidelines are developed to assist clinicians and clients in choosing the appropriate care for specific conditions. Typically, research evidence is rated or classified according to levels based on the type of research completed and the research design quality.
CONTENT AREA

Select one
SESSION TYPE REQUIRED

Select one
ABSTRACT
Do not exceed fifty words.
Not to exceed fifty words. Projects may be in progress at time of submission but please write abstract in past tense.
2 or 3 Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to
Please include two or three objectives. Must include action verbs that are BOTH observable AND measurable (e.g. 1. Discuss...., 2. Describe....., 3. Demonstrate......, 4. Identify...., or 5.List......).
SIRCA Award Information

To be considered for the award, you must have completed your project by the time of submission before June 1 and include a 750-1,000 word summary with introduction, rationale, methods, results and discussion. Entries will be judged by an award committee according to the adequacy of literature review, significance of question/ hypothesis, soundness of methodology, clarity of data/results, interpretation of results, and limitations. The award will consist of $300.00 and a certificate for the student researcher(s). The monetary prize will be divided among the award recipients in the event that there are multiple student presenters for the winning project. The award will be presented during the annual business meeting held at Convention. Proposals (talks or posters) must be submitted by June 1 in order to be considered for a SIRCA Award. Any proposals received after this date will not be considered.
Would you like this proposal to be considered for the SIRCA award?

Would you like this proposal to be considered for the SIRCA award? Yes, I am submitting before June 1st and I have completed my project related to the SIRCA submission. I would like this proposal to be considered for the SIRCA award. (If choosing this option, a 750-1000 word summary of the project/presentation is required below.) No, I do not want my submission to be considered for the SIRCA award. (If choosing this option a 200 word summary of the project/ presentation is required below.)
SUMMARY OF PROJECT/PRESENTATION

200 word summary required for ISHA presentation- projects may be in progress at the time of submission however clear rationale for the project with methods planned that will be completed prior to convention are necessary.

If applying before June 1 and you wish to be considered for the SIRCA award you must have completed your project and include a 750-1,000 word summary with introduction, rationale, methods, results and discussion.

The American Psychological Association developed a series of questions to ask when considering the merits of research. These questions include:
1) How well are the subjects described?
2.) How well are the methods described?
3.) What measures of control are imposed in the study? and
4.) Are the consequences of the study discussed?
INCLUDE SUMMARY BELOW
As first Author on this presentation, I understand that:
1) The amount of information presented must satisfy the time period I have chosen. I understand, should I/we dismiss this session before the published time, the CEU amount offered will be adjusted in accordance with ASHA CEB Guidelines.
2) All SIRCA presenters must be current Student Members of ISHA at the time they register for the convention.
3) Submission of a proposal is a commitment to be a registered convention participant if proposal is accepted. Presenters of accepted SIRCA Sessions receive complimentary registration to attend the ISHA Convention.

As first Author on this presentation, I understand that:
1) The amount of information presented must satisfy the time period I have chosen. I understand, should I/we dismiss this session before the published time, the CEU amount offered will be adjusted in accordance with ASHA CEB Guidelines.
2) All SIRCA presenters must be current Student Members of ISHA at the time they register for the convention.
3) Submission of a proposal is a commitment to be a registered convention participant if proposal is accepted. Presenters of accepted SIRCA Sessions receive complimentary registration to attend the ISHA Convention.
I agree with the terms listed above.
Name of Individual Submitting Application Name of Individual Submitting Application First Last
Submission Deadline is June 1 for 15-minute talks (and consideration for the SIRCA award).

Submission Deadline is September 1 for poster presentations.
CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS

Program subcommittees will evaluate the submitted materials based upon quality, distribution of subject matter and range of membership participation. Only unpublished papers will be considered. Research project submissions may be ongoing at the time of submission, however clear rationale for the project with methods planned that will be completed prior to convention are necessary. In accordance with ASHA CEB Guidelines, presentations must not be used to promote or endorse products or materials. Submissions will NOT be considered for inclusion in the program for such presentations.
ISHA REGISTRATION AND PRESENTATION INFORMATION
Student presenters must be a member of ISHA (student cost is $15). For instructions on joining click on the box on the right of the ISHA web page: http://www.ishail.org/isha/education_ektid178.aspx
Registration fee for convention is waived for student presenters, however you must complete the registration form and send it in by mail, you cannot register on-line. Print out a copy of the registration form and indicate you are a SIRCA presenter, registration fee is waived (therefore no payment is necessary). Registration is not yet open.
Details about the convention and forms for registration will be available at http://www.ishail.org/ later in the year.
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Student Initiated Clinical Research & Application

Student Initiated Clinical Research & Application

SIRCA PROGRAM COVER SHEET

FIRST STUDENT AUTHOR

FACULTY PROJECT MENTOR

SECOND STUDENT AUTHOR

SECOND FACULTY MENTOR

SIRCA Award Information

SUMMARY OF PROJECT/PRESENTATION

Submission Deadline is June 1 for 15-minute talks (and consideration for the SIRCA award). Submission Deadline is September 1 for poster presentations.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS

ISHA REGISTRATION AND PRESENTATION INFORMATION

Student presenters must be a member of ISHA (student cost is $15). For instructions on joining click on the box on the right of the ISHA web page: http://www.ishail.org/isha/education_ektid178.aspx

Details about the convention and forms for registration will be available at http://www.ishail.org/ later in the year.

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Submission Deadline is June 1 for 15-minute talks (and consideration for the SIRCA award).

Submission Deadline is September 1 for poster presentations.