Writing Guides
You will work closely with your mentor to develop your research plan and design. When that is in place, you can begin creating an abstract. An abstract is a summary of a project stating what you have set out to do, how you have done it, the key results, and the main findings and conclusions.
Learn how to write an abstract and how to select keywords, including how to achieve the appropriate length, content, and format.
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How to Write an AbstractResearch abstracts are used throughout the research community to provide a concise description about a research project. This page identifies the qualities of writing a good abstract and provides step-by-step instructions.
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Research Abstract ExamplesExamples of undergraduate research abstracts from areas including Aviation, Chemistry, History, and Sociology, plus more.