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[The abstract--why and how it should be written].

M Kourilová, I Hulín

    Bratislavske Lekarske Listy
    |October 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study provides guidance on writing effective abstracts, emphasizing clarity and conciseness for readers. It details the functions of indicative and informative abstracts and offers steps for creating high-quality scientific summaries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Scientific Communication
    • Scholarly Publishing

    Background:

    • Abstracts are crucial for quick information retrieval and indexing.
    • Reader needs should guide abstract content and structure.
    • Two main types: indicative and informative abstracts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To guide authors in writing concise, coherent, and clear abstracts.
    • To emphasize the importance of reader-oriented abstract creation.
    • To improve the quality of scientific abstracts.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the abstracting process into three phases: analytic reading, information extraction/organization, and critical editing.
    • Assessment of indicative and informative abstract types.
    • Review of structured abstracts for clinical papers.

    Main Results:

    • Informative abstracts for experimental work should include aim, methods, results, and conclusions.
    • Structured abstracts offer a comprehensive overview for clinical papers.
    • A framework for writing reader-oriented abstracts is presented.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective abstracts require careful consideration of reader needs and content clarity.
    • Understanding abstract types and the abstracting process enhances quality.
    • Authors should focus on substance and clarity to improve abstract effectiveness.

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