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How to write abstract

Name: How to write abstract
Rating: 4.4 (19 reviews)

For research paper, thesis and dissertation

Created byAhmad Sharifzadeh

Last updated 10/2023

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

How to write an abstract
Grammatical structures in abstract
Generic features in abstracts
Moves and steps in Abstract

Course content

3 sections • 13 lectures • 1h 0m total length

Introduction4:52
Learn the importance and purpose of abstracts, master moves and steps for writing effective abstracts, explore two types of abstracts, their generic features, and common do's and don'ts.

Abstract: Definition2:28
Learn the abstract's purpose and scope: a brief, first-page summary that helps readers gauge relevance, decide to read further, and understand a paper's aims.
Abstract: Purpose5:07
Establish the topic and the research objective at the abstract’s top. Indicate the method and present the findings and conclusions.
Abstract: Importance5:04
The abstract signals quality to editors and readers, guiding publication decisions and readership, and a strong abstract can boost publication chances and citations.

Moves & Steps8:06
Learn how to craft an effective research paper abstract using the move-based structure—introduction, purpose, methodology, product move, and conclusion—with optional implication to engage editors and readers.
Types: Structured vs. unstructured5:01
Compare structured abstracts with four paragraphs and bold headings (background and purpose, method, resource, conclusions) to unstructured single-paragraph abstracts, often following APA style and listing keywords.
Steps to Writing an Effective Abstract5:01
Compare structured and unstructured abstracts, identify four moves (background and purpose, methods, outcome or result, and contribution or conclusion), and learn APA style guidelines for keywords.
Components1:33
Explore the components of an abstract, from presenting the topic and research problem to detailing methods, findings, conclusions, and implications, including how to advertise findings.
Abstract Do's5:08
Include keywords in your abstract to boost electronic searching and discoverability, helping readers find and cite your work easily. Write a self-contained abstract and double-check before submission.
Abstract Don'ts4:30
Write the abstract after completing and revising the paper, avoid citations and multiple paragraphs, and keep within word limits, using either unstructured or structured abstracts as appropriate.
Features3:41
Identify the abstract's features as a highly condensed version of a complete paper, using minimal words to convey core concepts, with emphasis on tense variety and voice.
Common mistakes4:41
Identify and avoid common abstract mistakes by novice researchers. Avoid exceeding word limits, overloading with details, or omitting objectives, methodology, and implications.
Conclusion4:48
Craft an engaging abstract that impresses editors and decision makers, showcases moves, active and passive sentences, and varied tenses to boost publication, readership, citations, and the h-index.

Requirements

Basic English

Description

An abstract is a brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding, or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject and is often used to help the reader quickly ascertain the paper's purpose. When used, an abstract always appears at the beginning of a manuscript or typescript, acting as the point-of-entry for any given academic paper or patent application. Abstracting and indexing services for various academic disciplines are aimed at compiling a body of literature for that particular subject.

Abstract is important in that it helps you as the author get approval from the decision makers of the journal to get your paper published in the intended journal, it is the gate to your article or thesis which helps readers decide whether to read your paper or not, and the abstract will help readers find your paper and this, in turn, will increase your paper's being cited.

This is one of the most important parts of a research (i.e., article, thesis, dissertation, etc.) which appears at the top and attract the attention of the potential readers.

This course will help you learn:

*how to write this section and revise and edit so as the journal accepts it without any changes

*how to write the attention-getting abstract so that your paper be cited more

The instructor of the course has written two books on "How to write academic research paper in English" published by Amazon.

Ahmad Sharifzadeh is an international multilingual lecturer, author, and proofreader.

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The courses I teach at SharifzadehAcademy:

APA style of writing and referencing

Data collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation

English Grammar for International English Exams

How to win scholarship

How to write a proposal

How to write a thesis or dissertation

How to write a title for the research

How to write an Introduction section to your research

How to write Conclusion section

How to write Discussion section

How to write Literature review section

How to write Methodology section

How to write research papers in English

How to write Results/Findings section

Master English Punctuation, Capitalization, and Abbreviations

Select the Best Journals/Conferences for Publishing Your Manuscript

Select the Best Research Questions and Topic

Uluslararası İngilizce Sınavları için İngilizce Dilbilgisi

Write the Abstract for research papers, thesis, dissertations, etc.

Writing 1-paragraph essay

Writing 5-paragraph essay

Author (Books)

 Sharifzadeh, A. (2019). Academic English Grammar: For Intermediate and Advanced Learners. Amazon Publishing (In English).

 Sharifzadeh, A. (2019). How to write academic research papers (V. 1): What should a researcher know and do before writing a research paper? Amazon Publishing (In English).

 Sharifzadeh, A. (2019). How to write academic research papers (V. 2): Drafting, revising, and editing as well as submitting the manuscript. Amazon Publishing (In English).

Editor (Books)

 Zeinab Zoraghein (2022). Becoming Charismatic: The Subtle Art of Conquering Everyone's Heart. Amazon Publishing (In English).

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Who this course is for:

students, researchers, and professors

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 5min

Abstract: General concepts3 lectures • 13min