How to write a compelling research paper abstract

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How to write a compelling research paper abstract

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Expert lessons, a case study, bonus tips and a checklist to help you unleash your research’s full potential.

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2 hours

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5 modules

What you learn

The purpose of an abstract

How the abstract helps the reader

The benefits of an abstract

The different types of abstract

When you should write the abstract

The 10-step approach to writing an abstract

What to avoid while writing an abstract

How to write and format a show-stopping title

Description

A research paper abstract is like a movie trailer – the more interesting it is, the greater the chances of readers wanting to know more and reading the whole paper. Since it plays such an important role in determining the fate of your paper, it’s important to know how to write a persuasive abstract.

This program includes a step-by-step guide with expert lessons, an interactive quiz, a case study, bonus tips, and a handy checklist to help you write a compelling abstract. You will understand the ins and outs of a great abstract, including how it benefits the reader. You also learn about the different types of abstracts, the techniques of writing and formatting this important section, as well as the dos and don’ts when drafting the ideal abstract for your research paper.

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Modules

LECTURE 1 |Document/Slides

Movies and research papers

24 mins

LECTURE 2 |Document/Slides

Importance and types of Abstracts

24 mins

LECTURE 3 |Document/Slides

How to write the Abstract

24 mins

LECTURE 4 |Document/Slides

Course summary and quiz

24 mins

LECTURE 5 |Document/Slides

A free checklist and bonus tips

24 mins

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Editage Insights, a product of Editage, is a comprehensive multilingual learning and discussion platform through which researchers, authors, publishers, and academic societies globally can learn about all aspects of scholarly publishing, stay updated about the latest trends, share opinions, and seek and receive expert advice. Editage has a range of editorial and educational services designed to…

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