How to Write an APA Abstract

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[@peakdavid]

Thank you! You may want to check out this online tutorial on how to write a lit review in 30 minutes or less: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipWtqYxqrJ6Lgbs There is also a text version www.peakwriting.com/litreview/Index.html

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[@vEgGiE1013]

I have been looking for a simplistic reference of an abstract! This will be my first APA format . I am nervous but I know I can do it!

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[@peakdavid]

Thanks! You may also be interested in this video on using sources in a research paper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oavGc5yPZ6d6h6M

[@peakdavid]

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[@peakdavid]

You are welcome, Alizay. Please let me know however I can assist you in your studies.

[@kinzaalizaiQazi]

Sir, one last question. Which tense do I need to use? Simple present or Past tense?

[@peakdavid]

Simple present. Send me a draft and I will read it over, if you wish. What school do you attend?

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Outstanding. Congrats on your Masters! Do you study at an English-speaking university? (Sorry, I should have asked that the first tiime).

[@peakdavid]

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[@amorelovewarthen7279]

Very informative video. Thanks for helping me write my first abstract.

[@peakdavid]

I'm sorry--what site are your referring to?

[@loveslane]

Thank you so much...I am still a little confused about writing the "abstract" for qualitative research but, I appreciate thhe effort put into producing this video

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[@peakdavid]

You are welcome, Alizay. Your English is excellent. I know you will do well.

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Thanks, David your explanations gives a good guidelines...

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Good luck with your work, Victor. Let me know however I can help.

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[@peakdavid]

Thanks for the feedback, Armani!

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Thanks for the good words and your support!

[@peakdavid]

Oh, just Google it. KZbin doesn't allow links in the comments. Sorry.

[@peakdavid]

Great to hear, Nancy. Good luck!

[@kinzaalizaiQazi]

So kind of you dear Sir. Sir I am reading various articles from social sciences and English literature, they all have different pattern. Can I begin by giving a brief and precise introduction of the main/key idea of my article? Regards, Alizay.

[@peakdavid]

Yes, you can, Alizay. The formula for the abstract is the same no matter what you are reading and summarizing. Here is a lesson I've written on the abstract: polaris.umuc.edu/ewc/web/abstract.html

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Well explained. Thanks a lot

[@peakdavid]

You are welcome, Celise. Let me know anything else you need.

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"Thanks God I found someone to explain for me what an abstract is, because I don't understand what my teacher is saying" and did I forget to say she is always busy so I couldn't go for her for extra help ? Anyways thanks David Taylor :D

[@peakdavid]

Glad it worked for you! Good luck and let me know however I can help.

[@rokurosora2404]

Well do Sir. And by the way, do you offer help in other subjects? not that I have any questions now but maybe later, of course I will ask my teachers for help before coming for help from you if I have any unanswered questions.

[@bonbagayi]

Dr. Taylor, are all abstract written the same way? what are the major questions I should answer when I am writing my abstract? is it possible to write the abstract way before I write my paper? If I am not mistaken, you said the abstract should be one block paragraph with no indentation, am I correct? Thank you so much for taking the time to help us. This is going to be my first abstract on a term paper.. now last question, Are abstracts and background the sane thing? Thank you very much.

[@peakdavid]

Hi, thanks for your questions. To answer your first question, abstracts are as varied as the kinds of papers they are written for. What major questions: If you're abstracting a research study, the questions are in video above. If it is a college research paper, the areas for coverage would be: issue you investigated, the results, the significance of the results.. Yes, abstract is one block paragraph, up to 250 words. Abstracts and background definitely are not the same thing. Good luck!

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This was terrific! Thank you!

[@peakdavid]

You're welcome! You may want to check out this tutorial on how to write a lit review in 30 minutes or less: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipWtqYxqrJ6Lgbs There is also a text version - www.peakwriting.com/litreview/Index.html

[@namulumba]

Thank you, quite informative and precise

[@peakdavid]

You're welcome! You may also be interested in this video on using sources in an APA research paper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oavGc5yPZ6d6h6M

[@reddeer1758]

Thank you, that was very helpful and was exactly what I needed to help write my assignment. :)

[@kidlou]

can there be 3-5 references in an abstract? my professor is confusing. i did a 3 part informal project no APA was necessary.

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[@peakdavid]

You're welcome. Check out this online tutorial on how to write a lit review in 5 easy steps: www.peakwriting.com/litreview/Index.html

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[@peakdavid]

Thank you! You're welcome. You may also be interested in this video on paraphrasing and plagiarism in academic papers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2LXYXptj9OFfZo

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Noha--I am sorry, but I do not. You can subscribe to this channel, and always feel free to contact me here or by email: [e-mail]

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[@peakdavid]

Thank you! You may want to review this tutorial on how to write an annotated bibliography (which must be done before the lit review): kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4iXlouCdtmCns0

[@shrutisharma2745]

sir it is for the first time i will write the abstract so finding it very difficult ,sir please help me

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Wonderful. Thank you :)

[@peakdavid]

You're welcome! You may want to check out this tutorial on how to write a graduate research project outline: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ2Yon5rq9x_fsU or annotated bibliography: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4iXlouCdtmCns0

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and sir i want to write the abstract for the project in science and technology

[@peakdavid]

These guidelines apply to a project in science and technology

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i have to write the abstract in 1000 words

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[@peakdavid]

You're welcome. Check out this online tutorial on how to write a lit review in 5 easy steps: www.peakwriting.com/litreview/Index.html

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[@peakdavid]

Try this one: polaris.umuc.edu/ewc/web/abstract.html

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Thank you so much

[@peakdavid]

You're welcome, Lily. Here is a written version of it: polaris.umuc.edu/ewc/web/abstract.html

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You are welcome, Dolly! Here is one on the executive summary.

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wow good lesson, awesome tutor, its help me achieve my goal of writing a good abstract

[@peakdavid]

+NY UON Great to hear! Thanks.

[@peakdavid]

Normally there are no references used in an abstract because it is a summary of your own paper. The word "abstract" means "summary." If your teacher told you to make reference to sources that you used in the body of your paper, you should do so. Confirm with the teacher that you are to use APA style.

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Thank you, you helped me understand what to do!

[@peakdavid]

You're welcome! You may also be interested in this video on APA in-text citations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpPce5eDr5J0qtE

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[@peakdavid]

Thanks for your interest. I recorded PPT first. Then I filmed myself against a green screen. Then composited the two tracks with a video editor that removes the green screen (chroma keying), and rendered out. Lots of videos here on YT about green screens and chroma keying. Good luck!

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Thank you so much for the information!

[@peakdavid]

You're welcome, madugo! You may also be interested in this video on using sources in an APA research paper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6PSf4Whp7Zsbq8 If you want to check the accuracy of your citations, I recommend CiteFast: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGPWgXZur6umopo

[@peakdavid]

There are different kinds of abstracts. The abstracts demo'd in this video was for a specific course at a specific school. So keep that in mind.

[@peakdavid]

@LannyTran -->> You are very welcome. Let me know anything else you need.

[@tashanatural9983]

I have a question. My professor wants me to create an abstract before I start my paper however I’ve always done my abstract last. I’m freaking out and he wants me to present it to my class. Please help

[@peakdavid]

You are correct--the abstract should only be written after the final paper is complete. But I think he wants you to use writing the abstract as a form of pre-writing or outlining. This is done occasionally. Writers often have to turn in a precis or summary of something to get approval before actually writing it. Just follow the guidelines above and know that you can change the abstract before you turn in the final draft.

[@tashanatural9983]

David Taylor I think that your right in terms of approval because he wants us to go step by step so that by the end of the course we’ll have an A paper. Thank you so much for the quick response. Very informative video 😊

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[@peakdavid]

My pleasure. What fields of research do you study?

[@Rommy72]

Loved it! Thank you!

[@peakdavid]

You are welcome, oralia! If you want to check the accuracy of your citations, I recommend CiteFast: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGPWgXZur6umopo

[@kinzaalizaiQazi]

Hello There Sir, I went through your video and found it highly beneficial. I have a query to ask that what should I talk about in the initial paragraph of the abstract. I can to begin with the problem statement. So, what should be there in the initial lines? Should there be topic introduction or the objective of the research? Kindly instruct me regarding the subject being asked. Heartiest Regards, Alizay.

[@peakdavid]

Hello, Kinza, thank you for your excellent question. Here is an outline of the abstract: 1. The abstract begins with a sentence summarizing of the overall topic of the article or paper. 2. This is followed by the problem statement or thesis that the article/paper focuses on. 3. Next, comes the main points or arguments of the article/paper. 4. Last are the results, or the conclusions arrived at. Good luck. Let me know whatever else you need.

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@peakdavid im writing my lab report now done everyting but got stuck on abstract.... this really helped, thanks a lot... im also from uk :))

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[@peakdavid]

Thank you, Kenji!

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[@peakdavid]

Thanks, Shiloh! You may also be interested in this video on using sources in an APA research paper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oavGc5yPZ6d6h6M

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[@peakdavid]

I am honored that you asked. However, I do not review any student papers except those who are enrolled in my classes. Thank you!

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