Choosing between dissertation abstract styles: Descriptive or informative
In most cases, you will be expected to use an informative, rather than descriptive style when writing your dissertation abstract. However, since this is not always the case, this article briefly explains the difference between the two abstract styles: descriptive and informative.
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What readers expect from a dissertation abstractWith the abstract being one of the most important parts of your dissertation, this article explains the need for good structure, internal consistency, effective weighting between sections, amongst other factors, to get the most from your abstract. We also highlight what readers are not looking for.
How to structure your dissertation abstractEven though every dissertation is different, there is a fairly common way to effectively structure your dissertation abstract. This article takes you through the important components that the abstract should address, including the problem being addressed, the significance of the study, its methodological components, results and conclusions.
Useful phrases when writing a dissertation abstractKnowing what you want to say and how to express that on the page are two different things. This guide sets out phrases that you can use and build on when writing your dissertation abstract.