Excellence in Research

TOTAL: 75%

I.

Rationale for the project
A. connection to OHP literature
B. theoretical advance
C. creativity of approach
D. specific hypotheses developed/presented

15%

II.

Description of the methodology
A. overall quality of the research design
B. ethical considerations
C. population, sample, recruiting participants
D. measurements (both quantitative and qualitative)
1. appropriateness
2. psychometric quality

20%

III.

Presentation and interpretation of results
A. reporting the results (both quantitative and qualitative)
1. descriptive data clearly reported
2. analytic data clearly reported
3. overall quality and comprehensiveness of the report of results
B. quality of the results with respect to the overall findings and conclusions

25%

IV.

Implications of the results for OHP theory and practice
A. placing this study into the broader context of OHP
B. limitations
C. new research questions

15%

Clarity of Presentation

TOTAL: 25%

I.

Organization
A. overview of the general topic
B. derivation of the purpose/research question
C. description of the study procedures
D. presentation (via tables/figures) of results
E. discussion of implications, both theoretical and practical

10%

II.

Expression of knowledge about area

10%

III.

Professional presentation style

5%

August 31, 2007

Submit 600-800 word abstract along with the proposal cover sheet and all other required materials to the conference coordinator at APA. Please refer to the conference topic list to see the full range of eligible topics in occupational health psychology.

August 31 -
December, 2007

Every effort will be made to provide quick feedback on abstracts that have been designated for this competition. However, please DO NOT WAIT to hear from APA to begin preparing your manuscript for this competition. (Acceptance of your abstract is required to be included in the competition; however, the timing is too close to delay preparing your manuscript until after you hear from APA.) At the time of acceptance notification, you will be invited to submit your research project for the Student Award competition. Specific details on length and format of the competitive paper will be provided at this time; however, try to work toward a full-length manuscript submission of approximately 30 pages total. Please refer to the excellence in research award criteria for pre-conference evaluation when drafting your manuscript.

January 3, 2008

Deadline to submit the competitive paper to the Award Committee. Electronic submissions are preferred. Printed copies will also be accepted provided that they are postmarked no later than January 3, 2008, and are sent via airmail (or express). If submitting in printed form, please include three copies of the paper.

Complete and submit the Student Research Competition Submission Statement

January – February, 2008

Student Award Competition peer review (see the award criteria). Papers will be blind-reviewed, and will not be reviewed by any person who may serve as an advisor or committee member to the student.

February, 2008

Notification of Finalists.

March, 2008

Finalists will be observed during the conference sessions to evaluate quality and manner of presentation. The Award Winner will be announced during the Closing Plenary session.

APA

Wesley Baker
Conference Coordinator
American Psychological Association
Women's Programs Office
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-6033
Fax: 202-336-6117
Email:
Wesley Baker

Student competition

Vicki J. Magley, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
University of Connecticut
406 Babbidge Road, Unit 1020
Storrs, CT 06269-1020
(860) 486-9019
Email: Vicki J. Magley

Student Research Competition Submission Statement

click here for statement in PDF format (PDF, 16K)

I request that this paper be included in the Student Research competition for the Work, Stress, and Health 2008 Conference. This competitive paper has not been previously published nor is “in press.”

Name: ______________________________________________________

Paper title: __________________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________________________

Accepted format of conference presentation:

_____ poster

_____ paper

_____ part of a symposium

Please list all academic advisors and their University affiliations below. To avoid conflict of interest, your competitive paper and your performance at the meeting will not be reviewed or judged by any of the following people:

Primary Academic Advisor

____________________________________________________________________

Name/Institution

Thesis and/or Other Committee Members

____________________________________________________________________

Name/Institution

____________________________________________________________________

Name/Institution

____________________________________________________________________

Name/Institution