{"id":746,"date":"2023-01-13T13:08:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T05:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/anahaziqah\/?p=746"},"modified":"2023-01-13T13:09:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T05:09:51","slug":"how-to-write-an-abstract-for-a-journal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/anahaziqah\/2023\/01\/13\/how-to-write-an-abstract-for-a-journal\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write an abstract for a journal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An effective abstract for a journal should be concise, clear, and informative. It should summarize the main points of the paper, including the research question, methods, results, and conclusions. It should also be written in a way that is accessible to a general audience, and not use jargon or technical terms that would be unfamiliar to most readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for writing a good abstract:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Keep the abstract to around 200-300 words, as most journals have a word limit for abstracts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Clearly state the research question and the main findings of the study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Use active voice and avoid passive voice constructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Be sure to include key details such as the study design, sample size, and statistical tests used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Avoid using references or citations in the abstract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Proofread and revised the abstract for clarity and conciseness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The content of an abstract must include :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Introduction \/ Background:<\/strong> What is the importance of the research? What are the issues of the research?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Objective:<\/strong> What are the aims of the research?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Methodology: <\/strong>What is the research design? What are the population and sample? What is the sampling technique used? What is the research instrument used? What is the research setting (If any)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Findings: <\/strong>What are the findings obtained from the data analysis? Sum up those findings into one or two sentences<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Conclusion:<\/strong> What are the take-home messages based on the findings? Any implications of limitations or any suggestions for future research?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Hope these tips help you in writing your abstract! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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