How to write an abstract for a research paper
The abstract is a mini version of the whole paper. Most readers (and editors) read only this, so each part of your study gets one or two sentences. Most journals want it split into headings.
What this lesson covers
- The pattern to follow, step by step (5 steps)
- The ideal, minimum and maximum word count
- Ready-made sentence starters
- A weak and a strong example, side by side
- A fill-in template you can copy
- The 4 most common mistakes, and how to avoid them
The full lesson is in the Researchette programme
Members get every lesson inside their portal, step by step, with a mentor who checks their abstract and gives feedback until it is ready to submit.