Scientific Papers

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE NCSRT, INC. SCIENTIFIC PAPERS


I. CATEGORIES FOR SUBMISSION

  1. INTEGRATED REVIEW OF LITERATURE PAPER
  2. PRIMARY RESEARCH PAPER

II. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
All manuscripts and paper application forms to be considered must be postmarked by a date set yearly based on committee and board input. The manuscripts will be sent to the Chairperson of the Scientific Paper Committee.

February 16, 2024

III. DESCRIPTION OF CATEGORIES FOR SUBMISSION

Category 1: Integrated Review of Literature An Integrated Review of Literature paper demonstrates the writer’s ability to research the work of numerous authors in review of a particular topic. The goal is to develop a comprehensive review of what numerous authors say about a particular topic. The writer must research literature from various authors and synthesize an original explanation about the topic. The writer must not present facts in the manner of a book report. Instead, the writer must be able to present all authors’ views in a collective manner, linking common ideas, thoughts, and/or differences among the authors. For example, Bushong (1994), Burns (1995), and Carlton (1996) all state.... Thompson, however, believes...

Category 2: Primary Research Papers should present a hypothesis or problem to be researched through experimentation/data collection and statements of results. Supporting literature can enhance the development and proof of the hypothesis stated.

IV. ELIGIBILITY
Technologists, advanced students, or student members holding active membership will be allowed to participate. Membership will be based on records, paper application information, and the decision of the Scientific Paper Committee. The President and Scientific Paper Committee members will be exempt from competing. There will be no more than two authors for any paper submitted for competition.

V. FORMAT
Author(s) are required to use the reference style that is specified in the American Medical Association (AMA), Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA). Below are suggested pages/headings for your paper:

A. Title Page
The purpose of the Title Page is to provide necessary information for communication from the committee. The title would be helpful for the judges also. The copies sent to the judges are not to be labeled with authors’ names, addresses, or institutions.

  1. Title of the Manuscript (on all 4 copies)
  2. Division and Category of Competition (on all 4 copies)
  3. Name of the institution and author(s), address and telephone number of the author(s) (on the single identified copy only)

B. Abstract Page
The purpose of the Abstract Page is to summarize significant information contained in the paper. It is recommended to write the abstract page after the paper has been completed.

  1. Limited to 75 words
  2. Should relay the essence of the paper

C. Headings
The purpose of headings is to assist the writer in the organization of the material, make the paper more easily read, and follow standard for technical writing. Categories should follow the main sections of the paper.

  1. Integrated Review of Literature
    • Introduction
    • Review of Literature/Methods and Materials
    • Discussion/Results
    • Case Studies (if applicable)
    • Implications for Practice
    • Conclusion or Summary
    • References
  2. Primary Research Paper
    • Introduction
    • Methods/Materials
    • Discussion/Results
    • Case Studies (if applicable)
    • Implications for Practice

You must email your paper and application to 

Amie Sasser, sassera@edgecombe.edu

Or

Brittanni Arrowood, barrowood@cccti.edu

 

Scientific Paper Application

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