Abstract Submission 101: From Idea to Acceptance-Abstract Submission 101 Recording

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The webinar “Abstract Submission 101: From Idea to Acceptance” explains how to develop and submit conference abstracts, using the AANN Annual Meeting as an example.<br /><br />Presenters encourage neuroscience nurses to share research, evidence-based practice, quality-improvement projects, case studies, and areas of clinical expertise. Abstract ideas can come from brainstorming, clinical questions, conference sessions, and recurring workplace challenges. Choose a conference that fits the topic, audience, and project stage, and review its call for abstracts carefully.<br /><br />The recommended process is to read submission requirements, review previous abstracts, and draft in a Word document before using the submission portal. Even for an unstructured abstract, begin with headings and use the IMRAD framework: introduction/background and purpose (why), methods (how), results (what happened), and discussion (what it means and what should happen next). Case studies and teaching abstracts can use similar structures. Keep writing concise, active, accurate, and free of unnecessary modifiers; follow blinding and consent requirements.<br /><br />Learning objectives should describe specific, measurable actions learners will take. Applicants may also need to provide a content outline, references, identified knowledge gaps, author information, and a presentation format. Proofread carefully, seek feedback from a few colleagues, and submit before the deadline.<br /><br />Abstracts are typically reviewed by multiple blinded reviewers using scoring criteria, alongside the conference’s programming needs. Acceptance is not guaranteed, but presenters should celebrate submitting, seek feedback if declined, and try again. The webinar also highlights coaching and volunteering as ways to build abstract-writing and review skills.

Keywords

abstract submission

conference abstracts

neuroscience nursing

IMRAD framework

AANN Annual Meeting

research presentation

evidence-based practice

quality improvement

case studies

peer review