How to Prepare the Abstract

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How to Prepare the Abstract

• DEFINITION
  • Viewed as a miniature version of the paper.
  • Provide a brief summary of each of the main sections of the paper.
  • Not exceed the length specified by the journal, and designed to define what is dealt with in the paper.
  • Typed as a single paragraph.
  • SHOULD
    • state the principal objectives and scope of the investigation
    • describe the methods employed
    • summarize the results
    • state the principal conclusions
      • Given 3 times
        • Abstract
        • Introduction
        • Discussion
  • Past tense
  • Never give any information or conclusion that is not stated in the paper. Not include or refer to tables and figures.
• TYPES
  • informative abstract
  • indicative abstract
• ECONOMY OF WORDS
  • Written clearly and simply
  • Short version of the whole paper
  • Examine every word carefully
  • Use of clear, significant words will impress the editiors and reviewers