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Writing an abstract for a journal or presentation? The final draft should be one continuous paragraph that addresses the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is the central research question\/purpose of the research?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is the relevant context for this research? Why is it necessary or important?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What are the key terms for the study that may require definition?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What is the research methodology being used for this project? What are the important details of the protocol that can help the audience understand the scope of the project?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. What are the results of the project, either final or anticipated?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. What are the overall implications or conclusions of this study? The real-world significance? Why should we care?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Abstract Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Stick to the word limit (usually 250-300 words).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Include the central research question\/purpose of the research and its context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Include the research methodology being used in the project (how is the question being answered?).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Include conclusions, either final or anticipated (what have been the most significant findings thus far?).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Include the implications of the research (i.e. interpret your results for a broader audience.\u00a0 What do they mean?\u00a0 How do they impact larger issues? Why are they significant and meaningful?).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Consider your audience and use language appropriate to that audience (define terms for a general audience and use appropriate technical terms for a specialized audience).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Use brief, concise, and specific language. Use active verbs when possible and avoid using first person (i.e. \u201cI\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Put your abstract through at least three revisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Get feedback from your research mentor and\/or other people in your field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Attend one of the OUR\u2019s abstract writing workshops and\/or bring your abstract to the Writing Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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