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    Written Assignment Unit 7: Abstract

    University of the People

    ENGL 1102: English Composition 2

    Britt Sherman, Instructor

    October 20, 2020


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    Abstract

    An abstract is a short summary of a large work. It concisely reports the aims of the research

    paper and the results so that readers can understand what the research paper is about.

    (McCombes,2019). What makes a good abstract? A good abstract should be one or more

    concise paragraphs usually 150-300 words but there is often a strict limit of words always check

    the requirements, state the research question and aims – start by defining the purpose of the

    research, give a brief description of the methodology – state the method used to answer the

    research questions, summarize the most significant findings or the arguments – give a strong

    overview of the main results of the research, finally state the conclusion – make the

    readers understand the central point that the research has proven or argued. If the research aims

    to solve a practical problem, the conclusion may include recommendations that should be

    implemented and if relevant the suggestions for further research. (McCombes,2019). The

    abstract does not add any new information but merely summarizes, it is an original document and

    it contains keywords found in the work but it is not a review nor does it evaluate the work that is

    being abstracted rather than an excerpted passage. (Writingcenter, n.d).


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    References

    McCombes, S. (2019). How to write an abstract. Retrieved October 20, 2020, from

    https://www.scribbr.co.uk/thesis-dissertation/abstract/

    Writingcenter, (n.d). Abstracts. Retrieved October 20, 2020, from

    https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/abstracts/

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