Abstract

What is it?

• “... a condensed and concentrated version of the full text…” *
• The 1st part of the paper, but...
• ... NOT an introduction
• The last thing you write
• Should function as a standalone summary for readers who do not have time for your entire report.

What to consider

• Different types of abstract
• Parts of an abstract
• Language
• Word count limit

Language

• Style/register: formal
• Voice: active
• Tense: present/past (see article from the University of Wisconsin below)

Do not use

• Lengthy information
• Redundant / repetitive information
• Abbreviations
• References, citations
• Ellipticals
• Jargon etc.
• Imagery

Tips for further reading

• University of Wisconsin
• Australian National University

*Source:

How to write a good abstract for a scientific paper or conference presentation
Chittaranjan Andrade
Retreived: March 3, 2022