Writing academic abstracts by Simon Beames https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts Collaborative guidelines en-us 2019-11-03 09:44:23 UTC 2026-02-07 08:54:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/91810442/dd51ae808a8fb2e5db9690001ca0fae8/Group.svg https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406112839 brief summary of a research article, review, often used to help the reader quickly ascertain the paper's purpose.]]> 2019-11-04 08:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406112839 https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406112861 "An abstract summarizes, usually in one paragraph of 300 words or less, the major aspects of the entire paper in a prescribed sequence that includes: 1) the overall purpose of the study and the research problem(s) you investigated; 2) the basic design of the study; 3) major findings or trends found as a result of your analysis; and, 4) a brief summary of your interpretations and conclusions (Clarion University, 2019)."]]> 2019-11-04 08:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406112861 summary or outline of a longer work https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406112953 2019-11-04 08:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406112953 https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113354 always at the beginning of an academic paper]]> 2019-11-04 08:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113354 Statement of what a scholarly or complex written work contains, presented as a summary usually by someone other than the author of the work. An abstract aims to present only the gist of the subject matter, stresses brevity, and makes no attempt to preserve the flavor or style of the original. See also abridgment, digest, outline, précis, summary, and synopsis.Read more: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/abstract.html https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113457 2019-11-04 08:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113457 purpose, problem, methods, results, and conclusion https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113529 200-300 words]]> 2019-11-04 08:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113529 https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113721 should be written last since it will summarize the contents of the entire paper]]> 2019-11-04 09:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113721 Keep it short! 150- 250 words. https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113724 2019-11-04 09:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113724 includes: 1) the overall purpose of the study and the research problem(s) you investigated; 2) the basic design of the study; 3) major findings or trends found as a result of your analysis; and, 4) a brief summary of your interpretations and conclusions. https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113997 2019-11-04 09:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406113997 http://www.writingcentre.uct.ac.za/sites/default/files/image_tool/images/167/Abstracts.pdf https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114040 2019-11-04 09:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114040 https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114264 function of an abstract is to describe, not to evaluate or defend, the paper]]> 2019-11-04 09:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114264 https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114304
  • The research focus
  • The research methods used
  • The results/findings of the research
  • The main conclusions and recommendations

    • ]]>     2019-11-04 09:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114304     To keep your abstract short, focus on the four or five essential points or concepts. https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114336 2019-11-04 09:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114336 ?? https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114337 The abstract SHOULD NOT contain:

    • Lengthy background or contextual information,
    • Redundant phrases, unnecessary adverbs and adjectives, and repetitive information;
    • Acronyms or abbreviations,
    • References to other literature [say something like, "current research shows that..." or "studies have indicated..."],
    • Using ellipticals [i.e., ending with "..."] or incomplete sentences,
    • Jargon or terms that may be confusing to the reader,
    • Citations to other works, and
    • Any sort of image, illustration, figure, or table, or references to them.
    ]]>     2019-11-04 09:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114337     factual/objective language https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114345 2019-11-04 09:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114345 The abstract allows you to elaborate upon each major aspect of the paper and helps readers decide whether they want to read the rest of the paper. https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114372 2019-11-04 09:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114372 https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114615 always at the beinning of the work
    betwean 100 to 500 words
    no longer than one page]]>     2019-11-04 09:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114615     Writting style: Use the active voice when possible, but note that much of your abstract may require passive sentence constructions. Regardless, write your abstract using concise, but complete, sentences. Get to the point quickly and always use the past tense because you are reporting on a study that has been completed. https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114696 2019-11-04 09:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114696 https://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/abstract https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114905 2019-11-04 09:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114905 https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406114935 Center the word abstract at the beginning and just write one paragraph

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  • full citation of the source, preceding the abstract.
  • The most important information first.
  • The same type and style of language found in the original, including technical language.
  • Key words and phrases that quickly identify the content and focus of the work.
  • Clear, concise, and powerful language.

    • ]]>     2019-11-04 09:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406115244     https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/guides/writing-an-abstract https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406115280 2019-11-04 09:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406115280 https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406116925 background, aims, methods, findings, conclusion ]]> 2019-11-04 09:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_beames/Abstracts/wish/406116925