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Writing a WINning Abstract

Writing a WINning Abstract. Martha J Lentz Research Professor School of Nursing University of Washington Supported by UW Office for Nursing Research NINR 2 P30 NR04001. 1. Directions Are There for a Reason. Read the directions Believe the directions Follow the directions. 2.

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Writing a WINning Abstract

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  1. Writing a WINning Abstract Martha J Lentz Research Professor School of Nursing University of Washington Supported by UW Office for Nursing Research NINR 2 P30 NR04001 1

  2. Directions Are There for a Reason Read the directions Believe the directions Follow the directions 2

  3. What kinds of abstracts are accepted? • Completed Research Data Only • Theory • Projects • Partially Completed Research/Projects 3

  4. How much space is allowed? • Use it all • Don’t run over 4

  5. Focus your abstract 5

  6. Think New

  7. Organizing the abstract • Make it easy for the reviewer • If section titles are suggested use them • Or make clear sections • Be specific be succinct 6

  8. Avoid the ball without any breaks or apparent organization. 7

  9. Abstract Sections • Background • Purpose • Sample • Methods • Results • Implications 8

  10. Background • Choose small part of the study • 2-3 sentences • Remember people want new 9

  11. Purpose • A clear statement of what to expect • One sentence • Saves space to make last sentence of background 10

  12. Sample • Who • From where • How many • How did they get in your study • Demographic characteristics 11

  13. Methods • Be specific what was done • Don’t try and convince reader it was the right method 12

  14. Results • Give real data • Concepts • Numbers 13

  15. Implications • Be realistic • Be specific • More research, but of course 14

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