Abstract Writing Essentials

This video tutorial by Jessica from Scribbr guides viewers through writing an effective abstract for a dissertation or research paper. It covers the purpose, structure, and key components of an abstract, including research problem, methods, results, and conclusion. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of making the abstract a self-contained summary and provides tips on proofreading and formatting. Viewers are encouraged to follow specific guidelines and consider professional proofreading services to enhance their work.

What is the primary purpose of an abstract in academic writing?

• To provide a detailed background of the research

• To introduce the author of the research

• To summarize the entire research in a concise manner

• To list all references used in the research

Where should the abstract be placed in a dissertation?

• At the end of the dissertation

• After the table of contents

• After the acknowledgements but before the table of contents

• Before the title page

Which of the following is NOT a component of an abstract?

• Conclusion

• Research problem and objectives

• Detailed literature review

• Methods

What tense should be used when stating the research objectives in an abstract?

• Present perfect tense

• Past continuous tense

• Present or past simple tense

• Future tense

How should research methods be described in an abstract?

• In a detailed and lengthy manner

• In a straightforward and concise manner

• By listing all possible methods

• Using complex and technical language

When summarizing research results, what should be highlighted?

• Results that were not significant

• Results that were unexpected

• Only the most important findings

• All results, regardless of importance

What should be included in the conclusion section of an abstract?

• A detailed discussion of the results

• The main answer to the research problem or question

• A list of all references

• A summary of the introduction

Why is it important to mention limitations in an abstract?

• To fill up space in the abstract

• To allow readers to assess the research's credibility and generalizability

• To make the research seem less credible

• To provide a reason for any errors

What is the purpose of including keywords in an abstract?

• To summarize the entire research

• To list all the authors involved

• To make the abstract longer

• To help potential readers find the paper during literature searches

What is a crucial step to take before submitting an abstract?

• Adding more references

• Changing the research topic

• Proofreading and revising

• Rewriting the entire research