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“Abstract and Keywords: the Most Visible Part of a Scientific Paper” Sarah J. Kilpatrick, MD, PhD

Learn how to write impactful abstracts following structured rules and tips. Understand the importance of keywords and how they enhance discoverability. Avoid common flaws to ensure clarity. Improve your abstract writing skills today!

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“Abstract and Keywords: the Most Visible Part of a Scientific Paper” Sarah J. Kilpatrick, MD, PhD

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  1. “Abstract and Keywords: the Most Visible Part of a Scientific Paper” Sarah J. Kilpatrick, MD, PhD Editor American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Sarah J. Kilpatrick, AJOG, 2016.

  2. Keywords: Why? • How articles are searched • So others can find your article • Should be helpful • On AJOG website, click on keyword • All articles in AJOG come up with same keywords • Remove filter: all articles come up Sarah J. Kilpatrick, AJOG, 2016.

  3. Keywords: Rules and Tips • Should be present in title and or abstract • Must be listed alphabetically • Nouns or short phrases • Do not duplicate: clinic and clinical • Do not make too short • Do not make overly specific Sarah J. Kilpatrick, AJOG, 2016.

  4. Keywords: What They Can Do For You Click: AJOG Website www.ajog.org

  5. Keywords: Examples Good Choices Poor Choices High blood pressure Gestation Presentation Oligo • Preeclampsia • Gestational hypertension • Breech delivery • Oligohydramnios Sarah J. Kilpatrick, AJOG, 2016.

  6. Abstract: Rules • 250-500 words (NEW) • Structured • Background (new) • Objective • Study Design • Results • Conclusions For original research

  7. Abstract: Points • Types of non-human animals or species must be in abstract, title and materials and methods • Do not use abbreviations in abstracts Sarah J. Kilpatrick, AJOG, 2016.

  8. Abstract: Systematic Reviews, Meta-analyses • Structured summary as per PRISMA • Objective • Data sources • Study eligibility criteria • Study appraisal + synthesis methods • Results • Conclusions Sarah J. Kilpatrick, AJOG, 2016.

  9. PRISMA Guidelines • Click: PRISMA website • Checklist, flow diagram • Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses www.prisma-statement.org

  10. Common Flaws in Abstracts • Aims differ from those in the paper • Numbers differ from those in paper or tables • Secondary (positive) but not primary (negative) results presented • Conclusions are not based on the results presented in the abstract • Alphabet soup (too many abbreviations) Sarah J. Kilpatrick, AJOG, 2016.

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