Please use the APena_Proposal docx file to fill in pertaining to instructions in the topic instruction form pdf file.
Instructions for the abstract are also included as a pdf file and down below.
Writing an abstract is like composing a brief summary of an article, be it a research paper or a simple essay. Generally, its purpose is to give readers an overall profile of a particular submission.
An abstract is different from an introduction.
The abstract is one paragraph, double spaced.
Here are the step by step instructions.
Each of these points = 1 or 2 sentences only:
the motivation behind the study (why did you write about this topic?), This can be in first person. 1-2 sentences
a short statement of your topic 1-2 sentences
the method/s used to get the results of the research or activity. This would be 1-3 sentences about where you located your research. How did you evaluate the topic? Tutorials? Interviews? Legal documents (which ones)? Go to easybib.com and click on All 59 methods to get an idea and then review your Works Cited.
the actual results what did your analysis reveal? What did your research reveal? 1-2 sentences
the conclusion and implications (what is the general effect of the study?). What you learned, how you personally are inspired, what you are called to do (if anything). Do not in any instance use âwe, you, us, ourâ â you may only use first person. What did I learn. The reader will be inspired or not. 1-2 sentences
As far as technical matters are concerned — word count, for instance — they will depend on the academic style required. Most abstracts, however, are no less than 120 words but no more than 200 words. A few more pointers in writing your abstract.
Remove unnecessary words or phrases. Delete redundant words. If a word or phrase merely repeats what is already said, scrap it. It does not add new information; it simply becomes clutter. Brevity is the key.
Write your abstract in the past tense. Your paper is already complete. The abstract is made after it.
Use a formal tone. The abstract reflects the academic quality of your paper.
Do not under any circumstances use second person or third person possessive â you or we. Only use third person objective (statements of fact) and occasionally first person.