Competition Time

Abstract

Now that Surgo is linked to a Creative Commons license AND articles are regarded as
citable publications, we want to give students the opportunity to share their research
projects with the world. In each issue we want to publish five student visual abstracts.
What is a visual abstract?
A visual abstract is a novel way of presenting research. It is a small graphic that gives a
brief overview of the research question, methods and conclusions of the project. In
essence it is an eye catching summary of the research you have carried out. Below is an
example published by the BMJ(1):
What do I need to submit?
The first five visual abstracts that are
submitted to surgo_uofg@yahoo.com
by 10th February will receive £20.
Thereafter, the five best visual
abstracts that are submitted (as
judged by Prof. Cindy Chew) will be
selected and displayed in each
subsequent future issue. The authors
of these visual abstracts will also
receive £20 each.
To wrap up this academic year of
Surgo, Prof. Matthew Walters has
kindly offered to judge and decide on
the best visual abstract submitted
over the course of the next two
issues. The winner will receive £100
prize money.
Your written abstract (introduction, methods, results, conclusion (250 words))
Your visual abstract
The name of one project supervisor
The date of submission to the competition
Good luck!