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  1. Hey guys! so while i was going through the threads, i saw that none of them actually gave good pointers on how to write a very good abstract. So i've got a few notes which i'll share with everyone. They were handouts which my supervisor had given me, but i just condensed it into one. Good luck! HOW TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT An abstract is a concise, stand-alone statement that conveys the essential information contained in an article, book, research paper, or document. Written in a direct non-repetitive style, the abstract should: - Identify the problem (research question of thesis) investigated. - Describe the scope or method of investigation. - Summarize the results. - State the conclusion(s). The abstract for an EE can only be 300 words (max) long. It is usually done right at the end of the process, but it comes in after your cover page in the presentation. Writing the abstract 1. Highlight the sentences in the paper that detail the problem (objective) investigated. 2. Highlight the research question (or thesis). 3. Identify information (phrases, key words) that shows the scope and sequence of the investigation-identify but do not explain. 4. condense the conclusion into a few concise sentences. Words of advice: 1) for the first draft, don't worry about length. Just try to cover all the important components that are required in the abstract. Use all the information that highlighted and identifiedas you read through the essay (or article). 2) Take a word count before you begin to edit. 3) Begin editing by deleting words, phrases and sentences that are less important or provide more explanation than necessary. 4) Look for places where sentences can be combined to omit extra words or condense idea. 5) Delete unnecessary background information. 6) Do not use jargon, abbreviations, direct quotes or citations. 7) Avoid writing in the first person (I). Rather than saying. "In this essay I discuss...",try a more formal approach by starting your abstract with an opening simlar to: This essay discusses the effects of...Specifically, this paper investigates (restate research question)..." "This essay examines how...It attempts to answer the question..." 8) Write the required word count. If a 300 word abstract is required (this IS required for IB), get as close to the require number of words as possible. At this stage, as well planning your arguement, you need to think about the marking criteria and requirements for the presentation. THE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR AN EXTENDED ESSAY Criteria (Marks Available) A- Research Question (2) B- Introduction (2) C- Investigation (4) D- Knowledge and Understanding (4) E- Reasoned argument (4) F- Application of analytical and evaluative skills (4) G- Use of language appropriate to the subject (4) H- Conclusion (2) I- Formal Presentation (4) J- Abstract (2) K- Holistic judgment (4)
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