#Abstract writing for #conference's is hard - I myself went through enough pains learning it. I've reviewed quite a number of abstracts in 2023 already, and many suffer from the same problem which reminds me of my early days:
Many abstracts use up a whole lot of space laying down theory, but don't give a clear problem statement and reveal little to nothing about data or methods. It's true that not everything can be said in 500 words or so, but if you make use of a clear structure, ... (1/2)
... then you can actually say a lot with few sentences. You could e.g. do (with apt variations, of course):
1 Problem statement
2 Methodology
3 Data
4 First results
where the theory, depending on the case, could be dashed in at point one or two. Start with two sentences per point and see where you need to elaborate further.
Any other strategies for abstract writing?
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@CzuloOliver This template by @fgilardi is good:
@true_mxp @CzuloOliver @fgilardi In fact, it’s excellent! I use it for all kinds of abstracts (for talks with no real text to produce as well as for journal papers to sum up what I've written), for reviewing, and for teaching abstract-writing