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TORCH Nursing - BIL Abstract Writing Lavinia Magee NLCFN Committee Member

Agenda 1st Abstract writing experience Get writing Reviewer’s perspective Review abstracts

Definition a short form of a speech, article, book giving only the most important facts or ideas… summary, synopsis, precis, resume, outline, recapitulation, abridgement readers 1st encounter advertisement decisions are made

Abstract type Descriptive purpose, goal, methods Informative includes results Conferences / journals have specific style guides Keywords

Qualities of a good abstract Condensed version of full paper Standalone Word count - limit & make every… Precise, concise, direct writing skills Non-significant / adverse findings Structure Background Method Results Conclusion

Writing an abstract Assess your task deadline, length, purpose, audience Start strong Grammatically correct 4 C’s complete concise clear cohesive

Style and flow Strong title Use past or present tense Read aloud content accuracy and flow transition words “additionally” or “furthermore” avoid vague adjectives e.g. “very”, “many” Desire to read more

Questions?