Poster Presentation Submissions

• People submitting a poster presentation will submit an abstract for review.
• Abstracts must be submitted on-line by November 1, 2006.
• All abstracts must be submitted online at http://www.ent-s-t.com/ESTOPA/submissions/
• Poster abstracts may be no longer than 600 words. Complete the abstract in a word processing program and perform a "Word Count" function to determine the number of words. Only the first 600 words of the abstract will be reviewed.
• Abstracts should be written in four sections with each section entered into the appropriate field on the online form (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.)

Introduction: Briefly describe relevant previous research studies, your own pilot studies if available, and any background information or theory relevant to the research question the abstract addresses. Briefly describe the abstinence education program, who funded it, and when the data were collected. Describe the rationale for the study, its potential importance, research questions, and any study hypotheses.

Methods: Clearly describe the research design (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental, survey, or qualitative/descriptive). Describe the sample for the analysis (e.g., participant demographic characteristics, sample size and follow-up/retention rates, criteria for inclusion in the study or program, sampling method, any special characteristics). Indicate the follow-up period if applicable. Describe the data collection methodology and the statistical analysis (e.g., regression, t-test, chi-square) or qualitative analysis method(s) (e.g., content analysis, grounded theory).

Results: Clearly describe the results from the statistical or qualitative analyses performed, including relevant statistically significant and non-significant findings. For quantitative analyses, include probability levels (e.g., p <.05) for relevant outcomes. For qualitative analyses, include the themes or findings with brief examples of statements from participants. Describe findings concretely and objectively (e.g., "participants in the intervention group were significantly more likely to talk with their parents about abstinence (p<.05)" rather than "the program was very successful and parents love the program").

Discussion: Discuss implications of the findings. Discussion points should be directly linked to specific findings and the overall results. Describe limitations of the study (e.g., non-experimental design, small sample size, short follow-up period, etc) and implications for interpreting the results or making generalizations about the study findings Provide recommendations for improving programming or research based on the results of this study, if appropriate.

• If you must cite a (very) few references, you must include the full citation(s) in the Discussion field; these references will not count towards the 600 word limit.
• Briefly describe how the program is consistent with the A-H definition of abstinence education. (2-3 sentences max)
• Affirm that all authors have agreed to submit the paper.
• Affirm that if selected for presentation, the author will provide the final copy of the document by the date indicated by the conference planners when it is conditionally accepted, and that presentation slides or materials will be submitted at least two weeks prior to the conference, or earlier if requested by the conference planners.
• Only submissions/presentations determined to be scientifically meritorious and consistent with the A-H definition of abstinence education will be selected for presentation.

Paper Presentation Submissions

• People submitting a paper presentation will submit an abstract and paper manuscript for review.
• Abstracts and papers must be submitted on-line by November 1, 2006.
• All abstracts and papers must be submitted online at http://www.ent-s-t.com/ESTOPA/submissions/
• On the online submission form, complete all fields, including the abstract submission. The abstract for the paper submission should be no longer than 200 words total.
• Affirm that all authors have agreed to submit the paper.
• Briefly describe how the program is consistent with the A-H definition of abstinence education. (2-3 sentences max)
• Affirm that if selected for presentation, the author will provide the final copy of the publication by the date indicated by the conference planners when it is conditionally accepted, and that presentation slides or materials will be submitted at least two weeks prior to the conference, or earlier if requested by the conference planners.
• Only submissions/ presentations determined to be scientifically meritorious and consistent with the A-H definition of abstinence education will be invited to present papers or posters at the conference.
• Papers should be uploaded as an attachment within the Online Submission page.

Instructions for paper manuscripts that are to be uploaded:

• Center the Title on the first line. Do not include identifying information regarding the authors or organization.
• Use 12 point Times New Roman font, double spaced with 1 inch margins.
• Excluding references, the body of the paper may be no longer than 20 pages double spaced. Only the first 20 pages of text (excluding the abstract, references, and tables) will be reviewed. Do not include any appendices.

Abstract: In addition to having typed the abstract into the fields on the online submission form, include the 200 word structured abstract (including the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion headings.)

Introduction: Briefly describe relevant previous research studies, your own pilot studies if available, and any background information or theory relevant to the research question the abstract addresses. Briefly describe the abstinence education program, who funded it, and when the data were collected. Describe the rationale for the study, its potential importance, research questions, and any study hypotheses.

Methods: Clearly describe the research design (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental, survey, or qualitative/descriptive). Describe the sample for the analysis (e.g., participant demographic characteristics, sample size and follow-up/retention rates, criteria for inclusion in the study or program, sampling method, any special characteristics). Indicate the follow-up period if applicable. Describe the data collection methodology and the statistical analysis (e.g., regression, t-test, chi-square) or qualitative analysis method(s) (e.g., content analysis, grounded theory).

Results: Clearly describe the results from the statistical or qualitative analyses performed, including relevant statistically significant and non-significant findings. For quantitative analyses, include probability levels (e.g., p <.05) for relevant outcomes. For qualitative analyses, include the themes or findings with brief examples of statements from participants. Describe findings concretely and objectively (e.g., "participants in the intervention group were significantly more likely to talk with their parents about abstinence (p<.05)" rather than "the program was very successful and parents love the program").

Discussion: Discuss implications of the findings. Discussion points should be directly linked to specific findings and the overall results. Describe limitations of the study (e.g., non-experimental design, small sample size, short follow-up period, etc) and implications for interpreting the results or making generalizations about the study findings Provide recommendations for improving programming or research based on the results of this study, if appropriate.

• References/ Citations: Use a standard citation style (e.g. APA, AMA, etc.).
• Tables or Figures: (Include tables or figures as needed).