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:fountain_pen: ABSTRACTS :fountain_pen: - Coggle Diagram
:fountain_pen: ABSTRACTS :fountain_pen:
Why write an abstract?
Abstracts allow readers who may be interested in a longer work to quickly decide whether it is worth their time to read it. Also, many online databases use abstracts to index larger works.
What is an abstract?
An abstract is a self-contained, short, and powerful statement that describes a larger work.
An abstract is not a review, nor does it evaluate the work being abstracted.
:!!: Types of abstract :!!:
Descriptive abstracts :
A descriptive abstract indicates the type of information found in the work. It makes no judgments about the work, nor does it provide results or conclusions of the research.
Informative abstracts
An informative abstract includes the information that can be found in a descriptive abstract (purpose, methods, scope) but also includes the results and conclusions of the research and the recommendations of the author.
:check: All abstracts include :check:
A full citation of the source, preceding the abstract.
Clear, concise, and powerful language.
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.
:red_cross: How not to write an abstract :red_cross:
Do not refer extensively to other works.
Do not add information not contained in the original work.
Do not define terms
:hammer_and_pick: Abstracts may include :hammer_and_pick:
The thesis of the work, usually in the first sentence.
Background information that places the work in the larger body of literature.
The same chronological structure as the original work.
:arrow_upper_right: Purpose of Abstracts :arrow_upper_right:
An abstract prepares readers to follow the detailed information, analyses, and arguments in your full paper.
An abstract helps readers remember key points from your paper.
An abstract lets readers get the gist or essence of your paper or article quickly, in order to decide whether to read the full paper.
:star: The typical kinds of information found in most abstracts :star:
The context or background information for your research; the general topic under study; the specific topic of your research
Your main findings, results, or arguments.
The main reason, the exigency, the rationale, the goals for your research.
what’s already known about this question, what previous research has done or shown
:keyboard: The significance or implications of your findings or arguments. :keyboard:
The central questions or statement of the problem your research addresses
:check: The typical abstract includes these element :check:
:!?: A statement of the problem and objectives :!?:
:checkered_flag: A summary of employed methods or your research approach :checkered_flag:
:writing_hand::skin-tone-2: A description of the implications of the findings :writing_hand::skin-tone-2:
:red_flag: A summary of findings or conclusions of the study. :red_flag:
:male-office-worker: A statement of the significance of the work :male-office-worker: