A well-written abstract serves multiple purposes:

• an abstract lets readers get the gist or essence of your paper or article quickly, in order to decide whether to read the full paper;
• an abstract prepares readers to follow the detailed information, analyses, and arguments in your full paper;
• and, later, an abstract helps readers remember key points from your paper.

Other Question and Answers that can be helpful for you

1. How do you write an abstract for an essay?

An abstract should be a mini essay, so it should begin with a clear statement of your argument. This should be the first sentence or two. Abstracts vary in length. But a good rule is to aim for five to seven sentences. The bulk of the abstract will review the evidence for your claim and summarize your findings. Avoid complicated syntax.

2. What should be included in abstract?

When preparing to draft your abstract, keep the following key process elements in mind:

• Reason for writing: What is the importance of the research?
• Problem: What problem does this work attempt to solve?
• Methodology: An abstract of a scientific work may include specific models or approaches used in the larger study.
• Results: Again, an abstract of a scientific work may include specific data that indicates the results of the project.

3. How long should an abstract be?

Limit the length to 250 words.

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• Double-space the text.
• Use a legible font like Times New Roman (12 pt.).
• Limit the length to 250 words.

4. What are the basics of writing an essay?

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