If you ever write any sort of research paper, you are likely to need an abstract. But what is an abstract for? What should go into one? What makes one effective? This resource will provide a brief ...

The abstract is arguably the most important element of a scholarly article, so it should be informative, meaningful and impactful. Michael Willis gives two objectives, and practical tips, to keep in ...

MAKING the most use of the locked down that has postponed graduation ceremonies, we dwell on certain sections of the research manuscript for the benefit of our degree candidates (that is, students ...

The purpose of an abstract is to convince a fellow scientist to actually read your paper or come to your talk. In today’s competitive, information-overloaded scientific environment, being able to ...

The title and the abstract form the gateway to a study, and a well-defined combination rolls out the red carpet for the audience. The ability to write a good abstract is therefore an important skill, ...

Faculty members are invited to the next installment of the Principles of Sound Scientific Writing Series. Titled “Writing a Persuasive Abstract,” this workshop will be held Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6 ...

Do not start the title with “The”, “A”, or “An” Use sentence case, capitalizing only the first letter of the first word of the title and subtitle (if used). Proper names, acronyms, or chemical ...

It's all too easy for students to float away on abstract words. Here's how to get them back on solid ground. It's a crucial question for those who want to reform the teaching of writing, because once ...