ABSTRACT & KEYWORD
Abstract is a general description of research activities made in a concise manner. Generally abstracts consist of 150 to 200 words. The abstract function is to give the reader an overview of the contents of the report to be read
Structured abstracts
Method
Result
Aim
Conclusion
Background
Keyword allow the reader to judge whether or not an article contains material relevant to the interest. Provide readers with suitable terms to use in web-based searches to locate other materials on the same or similar topics
How to select key word ?
Keywords should ideally be phrases of 2-4 words
Keywords should contain words and phrases that suggest what the topic is about
Think from the point of view of the reader
How to select key words by
Gbur and Trumbo (1995)
Do not repeat key words from the title
Avoid unnecessary prepositions, especially in and of
Avoid terms that are too common
Avoid acronyms
Use simple, specific noun clauses
Spell out Greek letters and avoid mathematical symbols