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Mais Abstract Writing Workshop

Mais Abstract Writing Workshop. Amy Whitcomb, Instructional Consultant www.tacoma.uw.edu / tlc SNO 260 253.692.4417 uwtteach@uw.edu February 21, 2014. Overview. Define and situate Examine different approaches Analyze examples Draft or Revise. An abstract is…. a drawing away .

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Mais Abstract Writing Workshop

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  1. MaisAbstract Writing Workshop Amy Whitcomb, Instructional Consultant www.tacoma.uw.edu/tlc SNO 260 253.692.4417 uwtteach@uw.edu February 21, 2014

  2. Overview • Define and situate • Examine different approaches • Analyze examples • Draft or Revise

  3. An abstract is… • adrawing away. • a “record of tedious dayes.” • separate from the larger work. • a summary of important points. • for a paper: informative; for a conference: descriptive. • possibly the only part of your work that someone will read.

  4. An abstract is… • An opportunity to explain your scholarly contribution and connect with an audience.

  5. Writing an abstract (1) • Go for gist. • What? (HYPOTHESIS or PROBLEM STATEMENT) • Why? (BACKGROUND or CONTEXT) • How? (METHODS) • Who cares? (IMPLICATIONS) • Undergraduate Research Initiative, University of Alberta. (2013, April). How to Write a Conference Abstract [Presentation slides]. Retrieved from https://uri.sitecore.ualberta.ca/URIPresents/How-toseminars/~/media/uri/How_to_write_an_abstract_-_April_2013.pdf

  6. Writing an abstract (2) • Follow a formula. • 1) Big picture • The question of xxx has been widely debated in xxx field, with scholars such as xxx and xxx arguing xxx. • 2) Gap in the literature • However, these arguments have not adequately addressed the issue of xxx. • 3) Your project filling the gap • My study addresses the issue of xxx with special attention to xxx. • 4) The specific material that you examine in the paper • Specifically, I will examine xxx in relation to xxx to reveal the previously misunderstood connections between xxx and xxx. • 5) Your argument • I argue that… • 6) A strong conclusion • By examining xxx, this project clarifies the little recognized issue of xxx. Kelsky, Karen L. (2011, July 12). The Professor Is In. How-To(sday): How to Write a Paper or Conference Proposal Abstract [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://theprofessorisin.com/2011/07/12/how-tosday-how-to-write-a-paper-abstract/

  7. Writing an abstract (3) • Present one angle (aka a “peg”). • Not comprehensive, but interesting and accessible. • Who is the audience? What are the themes of the conference? What do I want this specific presentation to address? • To-the-point, clear, just informative enough • Background, objective, methods, results, importance • Take-home message • Transferrable to other documents and venues • See your work from several perspectives • Practice writing your way into different conversations in the field • Holistic view: your research as a whole made of many parts Kristina. (2013, February 13). How to Write a Conference Abstract, or How NOT to Write One [Web log post]. Retrieved from https://blogs.mcgill.ca/gradlife/2013/2/13/how-to-write-a-conference-abstract-or-how-not-to-write-one/

  8. analysis: structure • Take What You Like and Leave the Rest: The Reconstruction of “I”dentities through Alcoholics Anonymous Alexandra (Allie) Canavan, Anthropology University of Washington 2013 Undergraduate Research Symposium Proceedings https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/278/proceedings

  9. analysis: structure & Detail • Behind Bars: The Prevalence and Consequences of Jailing Juveniles in Washington State Max Burnham, Political Science, Law, Societies, & Justice, et al.

  10. analysis: structure & detail • Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice:Exploring the Application of Education Theory in Dance Technique Classes Emma Strong, Anthropology, Dance Studies

  11. analysis: structure (?) • An Analysis of the Rat City Rollergirls and the Cultural Implications of Women in Contact Sports Ryan Hicks, Anthropology

  12. analyze • Hidden Consequences: Can Multiculturalism Cause Increased Self-Stereotyping among Racial Minorities? Drake Apablasa, Psychology • Challenging Leadership: Occupy and the Challenges of “Leaderless” Movements Cody Lestelle, Comparative History of Ideas • Behind the Veil of Industry: The Filipina Mail-Order Bridge as the Ultimate Western Male Fantasy MerzamieCagaitan, English, Comparative History of Ideas • Imagining a Novel Nation: The Indian English Novel and the Indian Independence Movement Kali Swanson, English • Queering the Discourse: The Importance of Intersectional Identities and Artivismo in Social Movements Alejandra Olivos, Comparative History of Ideas, American Ethnics Studies

  13. workshop • Revise • Analyze for appeal, clarity, correctness. • Provide constructive feedback to peers. • Draft • Go for gist. • Follow a formula. • Present an angle.

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