How To Write a Compelling Abstract

In applying for a grant, it’s important to include a compelling abstract.

Not everyone involved will read the entire grant proposal but most everyone will read the abstract.

Here are some key steps in writing an abstract:

State clearly what you plan to do.

Include why this is important.

Show what you have already done.

Propose how you plan to carry out the work.

State your hypothesis and how you plan to prove it.

In writing the abstract it helps to start with what you want to achieve and then fill out the supporting science, and the steps you will take.

In the abstract describe not only what you want to accomplish but how you will do so.

Abstracts come with word limits so it’s important to wordsmith and polish it so it becomes concise.

Write out potential problems and how you will solve them.

Remind the reader of the overall problem you are trying to solve.

The abstract will be read by both technical and non technical people so it should be written in plain English.
Consider these points for writing your abstract.  

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