Definition and Purpose of Abstracts
Abstracts serve key roles in summarizing your research and increasing its visibility:
1. Definition of an Abstract
- An abstract is a short summary of your research paper (published or unpublished).
- Typically 6-7 sentences long, between 150-250 words.
2. Primary Purposes of an Abstract
- Gives readers a quick overview to decide if they want to read the full paper.
- Prepares readers to follow detailed information, analyses, and arguments in the paper.
- Helps readers recall key points from the paper after reading.
3. Importance for Search and Discovery
- Abstracts help in indexing research papers in search engines and bibliographic databases.
- Title and abstract are key for researchers to find your paper.
4. Course and Journal-Specific Guidelines
- Follow specific guidelines provided by your professor or journal.
- Adhere to formatting and content structure as required by the course or journal.