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Twelve tips on writing abstracts and titles: How to get people to use and cite your work.

Authors :
Cook, David A.
Bordage, Georges
Source :
Medical Teacher; Nov2016, Vol. 38 Issue 11, p1100-1104, 5p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The authors share 12 practical tips on creating effective titles and abstracts for a journal publication or conference presentation. When crafting a title authors should: (1) start thinking of the title from the start; (2) brainstorm many key words, create permutations, and ask others for input; (3) strive for an informative and indicative title; (4) start the title with the most important words; and (5) wait to finalize the title until the very end. When writing the abstract, authors should: (6) wait until the end to write the abstract; (7) copy and paste from main text as the starting point; (8) start with a detailed structured format; (9) describe what they did; (10) describe what they found; (11) highlight what readers can do with this information; and (12) ensure that the abstract aligns with the full text and conforms to submission guidelines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0142159X
Volume :
38
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Medical Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
119209395
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2016.1181732