diff --git a/content/resources/mind-bytes/writing_abstract/featured.jpg b/content/resources/mind-bytes/writing_abstract/featured.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6fe5fb5363c Binary files /dev/null and b/content/resources/mind-bytes/writing_abstract/featured.jpg differ diff --git a/content/resources/mind-bytes/writing_abstract/index.md b/content/resources/mind-bytes/writing_abstract/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..62fa829cc73 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/resources/mind-bytes/writing_abstract/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,79 @@ +--- +# Documentation: https://sourcethemes.com/academic/docs/managing-content/ + +title: "Writing an Abstract" +# subtitle: "" +summary: "" +authors: ["reto"] +tags: ["writing"] +categories: ["Writing"] +date: "2023-11-23" +lastmod: "2023-11-23" +featured: false +draft: false + +# Featured image +# To use, add an image named `featured.jpg/png` to your page's folder. +# Focal points: Smart, Center, TopLeft, Top, TopRight, Left, Right, BottomLeft, Bottom, BottomRight. +image: + caption: "Credit: picjumbo.com via [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-blue-ballpoint-pen-writing-in-notebook-210661/)." + focal_point: "" + preview_only: false + +# Projects (optional). +# Associate this post with one or more of your projects. +# Simply enter your project's folder or file name without extension. +# E.g. `projects = ["internal-project"]` references `content/project/deep-learning/index.md`. +# Otherwise, set `projects = []`. +projects: [] +--- + +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. + + + +## 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. diff --git a/static/files/cvs/trappitsch_cv.pdf b/static/files/cvs/trappitsch_cv.pdf index ac1befcd17a..5584822f361 100644 Binary files a/static/files/cvs/trappitsch_cv.pdf and b/static/files/cvs/trappitsch_cv.pdf differ