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ABSTRACT
If you need to write an abstract for
an academic or scientific paper
ABSTRACTS ARE USED
for library services
for scientific publications
for speaker proposals at conferences
for grant or scholarship applications in foreign
institutions
for present-day Internet - related occupations
such as bloggers, copywriters
AN ABSRACT SHOULD REFLECT
Problem statement
Actuality
Ways of problem solution
Used techniques and methods
Conclusion (for whom it may be
interesting)
GENERAL REQUIEMENTS FOR
WRITING ABSTRACTS
Consider the abstract purpose
Follow stylistic peculiarities
Write your statements briefly and clearly
Avoid repetitions, including the title
Observe terminological consistency
Use impersonal constructions such as: is/are
considered…, is/are analyzed…, is/are reported
Write an abstract within 50 – 400 words depending on the
material and publisher’s requirements
GETTING YOUR ABSTRACT
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