Competitive Awards

Scientific Paper – Entry Form

Description

Scientific articles communicate the results of the author’s research. A standard format is used for these articles, in which the author presents the research in an orderly, logical manner. This doesn’t necessarily reflect the order in which the work is conducted. A common format is:

• Title
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature Review (done as part of the research process)
• Materials and Methods
• Results (with Tables and Figures, if applicable)
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Literature Cited

Requirements

• 2500-3000 words
• Appendix A and B criteria met

Judging criteria

Entries will be judged on originality, clear expression of ideas, research approach, understanding of impact on practice, and adherence to format. Please see Competitive Award Regulations and Scientific Paper Assessment Rubric.

Narrative Paper – Entry Form

Description

This category is intended for professional writing that is both less technical and research-driven in its content on topic areas listed above (Education, Technical, Non-technical).

A Narrative-Descriptive Paper may:

• Provide a unique and/or insightful perspective on an aspect of medical radiation technology
• Review and summarize relevant literature on a topic related to medical radiation technology (i.e., Literature Review)
• Describe a meaningful professional experience
• Share first-hand knowledge
• Express a viewpoint

Requirements

• 1500-3000 words
• 12pt font, double-spaced
• Original work
• Respects patient confidentiality

Judging criteria

Entries will be judged on introduction, organization, idea development, author’s voice, professional relevance/impact on practice, closing and adherence to format/mechanics. Please see Competitive Award Regulations and Narrative Writing Assessment Rubric.

Media/Multimedia Exhibit – Entry Form

Description

Media/multi-media exhibits can be submitted for assessment under the exhibit competitive award category. The content can be related to any topic area listed above (Education, Technical, Non-technical). Examples of the formats that fall in this category are scientific posters, power-point presentations, podcasts and webinars.

Requirements

The multimedia submission should have been created in the year prior to and up to the award submission deadline.

Some recommended examples of media/multimedia exhibit requirements:

• Multimedia exhibits should not exceed 30 minutes
• Pod-casts, webinars, blogs and other forms of on-line communication can be edited to meet the 30-minute limit
• Posters should be created by poster generating software, such as PowerPoint posters, and should be referenced using APA citation format

Judging criteria

Entries will be judged on design, use of enhancements, branching, originality, relevance to medical radiation technology, impact on practice and quality. Please see Competitive Award Regulations and Multimedia Assessment Rubric.