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Writing a Scientific Abstract 

 

Being able to describe your research project in terms of an hypothesis, background, data collection methods, results, and conclusion and all in relatively few words is a challenge even for experienced physiologists.

These sites provide information on the best ways to write an abstract.*  

Getting organized to write an abstract
Building Plain Language from the Ground Up
Plain Language Partners

Organize Your Ideas
Guide to Writing a Basic Essay
Kathy Livingston

Writing the abstract
Writing an abstract
Curtis Clark, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Writing abstracts in physics
 K. Couch Breitbach, University of Northern Iowa

See also:
 How to Write or Review a Scientific Paper

*APS does not endorse or assume responsibility for the information posted on these web sites.

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