8.5 Scoping and Narrative Reviews – Writing the Abstract and Finalising the Review
Beverley Glass
Writing the Literature Review (Abstract and Finalise the Review)
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ABSTRACT
A concise summary of the details within a report. Some abstracts give more details than others, but the main things you’ll be talking about are why you conducted the research, what you did, and what the results show. A well-written abstract serves multiple purposes: an abstract lets readers get the gist or essence of your paper or article quickly, in order to decide whether to read the full paper; an abstract prepares readers to follow the detailed information, analyses, and arguments in your full paper. |
Readings: Writing the Abstract
- Writing the Abstract for your research paper- Available at https://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/assignments/writing-an-abstract-for-your-research-paper/
- How to Write an Abstract – Available at https://plos.org/resource/how-to-write-a-great-abstract/
Finalise your Review – TIPs
- Read through your review (ask a friend to read your review)
- Check for spelling grammar and complete sentences
- Check formatting – consistency?
- Check your references even if you have used Endnote.
Readings: Finalising your review
- Tips for revising a research paper – Available at https://www.bibguru.com/blog/research-paper-revising-tips/