Abstract Expressions: Writing Effective Abstracts
Writing a winning abstract is an essential academic skill, but it is not a straightforward task. Good abstract writing requires a clear, cohesive and above all concise approach. This workshop will combine short interactive lectures with a series of practical writing and editing exercises. Anyone who is planning on preparing an abstract for submission to a conference or who is working on an abstract for a manuscript would benefit from this workshop.
Topics covered include:
• the structure and main components of the abstract
• strategies for writing an effective abstract
• the conference abstract selection process and why abstracts are not accepted
• evaluation and discussion of good/bad abstracts and strategies for improvement