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How To Write an Abstract | Abstract for Research Paper & Conference & Presentation

How To Write an Abstract | Abstract for Research Paper & Conference & Presentation


                  	

How To Write an Abstract | Abstract for Research Paper

WHAT IS AN ABSTRACT?

* An abstract is the gist or essence of your paper or article, which reflects your idea of research, 

* It provides detailed information, analysis, and arguments of your complete research concisely and concretely,

* It also helps readers to remember key points from your research.

WHEN TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT?

* Even though it is the first section of your paper, the abstract should be written at the end because it summarizes the contents of your entire research. 

* You must take important sentences or key points from each section of the research and arrange them in a sequence that sums up the idea of the work. 

* Then write the helping or connecting points or words to make the flow clear, smooth and comprehensive.

* Before submitting your final research/manuscript, cross-check whether the information in the abstract entirely agrees with what you have written in the research.

* Lastly, always remember your abstract should justify your topic correctly.

* An abstract is usually between 150-500 words; that is why it should be written in a very precisely but concretely.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN AN ABSTRACT?

* The main topic/heading of your submission is the essential thing which should reflect in your abstract.

* The background information or the context of your research must be covered.

* The objective(s) of your study and research problem(s) is the next important category.

* Research methodology must be mentioned. 

* It must include your findings, key results or arguments.

* Lastly, the significance/implication of your research and conclusion

WHAT  SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN AN ABSTRACT?

* It should not contain lengthy background and repetitive information.

* It should avoid unnecessary adverbs, adjectives and redundant phrases.

* There must not be any use of acronyms or abbreviations, ellipticals (i.e., ending with "...") or incomplete sentences.

* The abstract should reflect your research that is why references to other literature must be avoided.

* Never use jargon or terms that may confuse the reader.

* Do not give citations, footnotes and reference in the abstract.

* Should not use any image, illustration, figure, or table, or references to them.

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