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TIPS ON WRITING AN ABSTRACT Presented by: Vernal G. Alford III, P.E. Adjunct Associate Professor and Director of Outreach College of Engineering, NC A&T SU
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What is an abstract? An abstract is: An overview of facts, results, conclusions, and recommendations Summarizes the report Two types of abstracts: informative and descriptive Usually placed near the front of a report An abstract is not: The introduction The conclusion The report
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Descriptive Abstract Helps busy readers decide whether they need or want to read the information in the report Tells what the full report contains Discusses the report not the subject
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Informative Abstract Intended for an expert audience, use technical language of the field freely An informative abstract should include: Subject, scope and purpose of the study Methodology used in research Findings of the report (including results and conclusions) Recommendations, if any
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Guidelines Instructions to follow when writing an abstract: Never use “I” statements in the abstract (descriptive and informative) Report as if written by someone else Include title, award category, and advisor/mentor (when specified) Don’t write over the required word limit (when specified, i.e. 250 words) Correct usage of grammar (check for grammatical errors) Write so readers can understand
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CONCLUSION Identify your audience Decide on the type of abstract ~Descriptive ~Informative Review and follow guidelines Submit abstract on time
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