TORCH Nursing BIL Abstract Writing Lavinia Magee NLCFN Committee Member Agenda 1st Abstract writing experience Get writing Reviewers perspective Review abstracts Definition a short form of a speech article book giving only the most important facts or ideas ID: 771760
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TORCH Nursing - BILAbstract Writing Lavinia Magee NLCFN Committee Member
Agenda1st Abstract writing experience Get writing Reviewer’s perspective Review abstracts
Definition a short form of a speech, article, book giving only the most important facts or ideas… summary, synopsis, precis, resume, outline, recapitulation, abridgement readers 1st encounter advertisement decisions are made
Abstract type Descriptive purpose, goal, methods Informative includes results Conferences / journals have specific style guides Keywords
Qualities of a good abstract Condensed version of full paper Standalone Word count - limit & make every… Precise, concise, direct writing skills Non-significant / adverse findings Structure Background Method Results Conclusion
Writing an abstract Assess your task deadline, length, purpose, audience Start strong Grammatically correct 4 C’s complete concise clear cohesive
Style and flow Strong title Use past or present tense Read aloud content accuracy and flow transition words “additionally” or “furthermore” avoid vague adjectives e.g. “very”, “many” Desire to read more
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