If you have undertaken a research course either at the undergraduate or graduate level, the word Abstract is definitely not new to you. Probably, you have also known these about the research abstract:
It's a summary of one's research
It helps a reader to understand what the research is about
It should be written last
Here is what many students may not know:
An abstract, if well-written, helps other researchers during their literature review. By glancing at the abstract, you can decide if that paper is relevant to your research or not. You could even write a significant review/critique based on what you've read from the abstract.
Many times, a great abstract could help researchers avoid desk rejections from journal editors.
I found six templates that can serve as guides for researchers at various levels.
Get it here.
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Juliet Inyang
Co-Founder, Academic Hive