Writing Abstracts for Honours Thesis
Do you want to make a good first impression? What is the first part of your thesis that most people will read? The abstract. And if you want to make sure that it's not the last thing they read, your abstract needs to be well-written. On this page, you'll find some hints and suggestions about how to improve your abstract, including some ideas about what to include, and some tips on how to make your writing more concise. You can also look at some sample abstracts from past theses. What is an abstract? It is a stand-alone text, approximately 200-300 words, that provides a snapshot of your whole thesis. Developing the abstract for the thesis If you are having difficulty in developing your abstract, the following suggestions might be useful. Suggestions : Make sure that your abstract answers the questions listed above Concentrate on communicating the facts Try not to make any general statements. The Abstract should be the essence of your thesis Try not to include any in-text refere