Bibliographic Citation or Identification
Processes for Writing Abstracts
Key Issues in Preparing Abstracts
Avoiding Telegraphic Abstracts
Back to Revising and EditingA highly condensed style can save money when you send a telegram but can make abstracts too dense. Don’t cut articles (a, an, the) or connecting words that show relationships among ideas. Do repeat key words that show the content of your paper. Abstracts may be short, but they are meant to be readable.
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