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How To Write A Research Paper Abstract? Guide To Writing Abstract For Research

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

English

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5 modules

1 Checklist

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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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    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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