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+title: "Writing an Abstract"
+# subtitle: ""
+summary: ""
+authors: ["reto"]
+tags: ["writing"]
+categories: ["Writing"]
+date: "2023-11-23"
+lastmod: "2023-11-23"
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+Writing is an important part of everybody's scientific work 
+since we all like to share our findings and discoveries.
+I have taken several writing courses over the years. 
+My approach to writing has thus been by these courses,
+plus some of my own experiences.
+Is it great now? Surely not, but better than it used to be!
+No approach works for everybody. 
+However, I hope that you might find some interesting things
+in my opinion on how to write an abstract.
+
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+
+## The abstract
+
+The abstract of a paper is the first exposure a reader usually has with the manuscript.
+It often decides if the reader keeps on reading or simply gives up.
+The abstract thus should convey a very brief summary of the paper
+and point out the major findings.
+
+## Structure
+
+In my opinionk, an ideal abstract structure is as following:
+
+| Part     | Content     | Description                                                                 |
+|----------|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| Foreword | Context     | Optional: Show the importance, discuss the missing part of the puzzle       |
+|          | Need        | Why is what we do important                                                 |
+|          | Tasks       | What was undertaken in order to fulfill the described need                  |
+| Summary  | Findings    | What did we find, what are the major takeaways                              |
+|          | Conclusion  | What are the conclusions of this work                                       |
+|          | Perspective | Optional: Beyond this work, what are the limitations, potential future work |
+
+The first and last parts (context and perspective) 
+will be very dependent on the topic you are writing about 
+and might not be necessary.
+
+## Who is the abstract for?
+
+The abstract is literally for everybody!
+It is what people read, expert might go on to read the full paper,
+but most people are happy with the abstract.
+Therefore, it is important that you bring your message across.
+
+
+
+## Resources
+
+- The course and book I was referring to that most of this is described in can be found [here](https://principiae.be/X0100.php).
+- Another fantastic resource is the book ["How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper"](https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/general-science/science-handbooks/how-write-and-publish-scientific-paper-8th-edition). All parts are highly digestable and can be read very selectively. Plus, there are many more things in there on how to write letters of recommendations, applications, etc.