How to Write the Abstract Section学术英语写作.ppt

LOGO * How to Write the Abstract Section 孟帆 159384 吴文谦 159387 何恒涛 159382 Academic Writing April 22 2016 * Content How to start Elements of an abstract Linguistic format Other tips Examples How to start An abstract is simply a short, standalone summary of the work or paper that others can use as an overview. An abstract describes what you do in your essay. It will help your reader to understand the paper and it will help people search for a particular work to find it and decide whether it suits their purposes. * Getting Your Abstract Started Write your paper first. An abstract works to review the entirety of the paper, including the methods and results. it will be an overview of everything you write about in your paper. Save writing your abstract for last, after you have already finished your paper. You will be able to give a much more accurate summary if you do just that - summarize what youve already written. * Review and understand any requirements for writing your abstract.? The paper you’re writing probably has specific guidelines and requirements, whether it’s for publication in a journal, submission in a class, or part of a work project. Before you start writing, refer to the rubric or guidelines you were presented with to identify important issues to keep in mind. * Consider your audience.? For example, in scientific journals, abstracts allow readers to quickly decide whether the research discussed is relevant to their own interest. Abstract also help your readers get at your main argument quickly. Keep the needs of your readers in mind as you write the abstract. * Elements of an Abstract Despite the fact that an abstract is quite brief, it must do almost as much work as the multipaper that follows it. This means that it should in most cases include the following sections. Motivation Problem Method Result Conclusion * Motivation Identify your purpose.? The reader wants to know why your r