How to write an abstract for a research paper
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The document outlines the key components and expectations for writing an effective abstract, emphasizing the importance of clarity and brevity within a 200-250 word limit. It details a specific research project focusing on the development of a holistic blended learning model, which offers new insights into performance improvements compared to previous studies. Additionally, it provides guidelines for structuring the abstract and highlights the need for implications and future validation of the findings.
How to write an abstract for a research paper
- 1. WHAT IS EXPECTED IN AN ABSTRACT? GENERALLY 200 TO 250 WORDS PEER-REVIEWER’S COMMENT ON ABSTRACTS THAT NEED REVISION MORE THAN THE EXPECTED LENGTH. HAS DESCRIBED THE CONTEXT AND RESULTS BUT NOT THE IMPLICATIONS. HAS NOT STATED WHY THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY SHOULD BE INTERESTED HAS NOT MADE A CLEAR DISTINCTION BETWEEN WHAT HE/SHE DID AND WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN ACHIEVED IN THE LITERATURE RESULTS/FINDINGS NOT COMPARED TO PREVIOUS RESEARCH
- 2. Review the sample abstract Analyse the sample components given in the worksheet You may fill in the components pertaining to your research.
- 3. 1) The problem that this paper is trying to resolve. Why did you carry out your project and why are you writing this paper? There are different models on blended learning. But none of them are effective. Hence the researchers developed a holistic model. This model based on the best principles of Blended Learning. 2) What makes it different from previous research? Harper 2017and Chapelle 2019 have carried out meta analysis on blended models. The development of such a model has not been carried before. 3) Validity of the model/process/study/theory The holistic model was piloted and tested in a classroom environment
- 4. 4) Results. What is new compared to previous results? The previous studies have reported that blended environment improved motivational levels but our studies have proved that it improves performance as well. 5) Implications and future work. What are your conclusions and recommendations? The findings of this study will be useful for policy makers . The model proposed in this study has to be further validated in the classroom environment
- 5. Quick Tips Abide by the author guidelines Check for the highly cited papers in your domain. Write your abstract finally. Write one line about the objective. What makes it different from other papers? Write one or two lines about the methodology- Include variables. Write one or two lines about the important findings. Write one or two lines about implications without exaggeration?
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