Abstract Roundup, Yee-Haw!

Abstracts are like saddling up your horse before a long ride down the submission trail. Done correctly, it will be a smooth journey. Because we’re real friendly here in the south, I’m sharing some free resources to drive your abstract to the greenest pastures. Now giddyup.

Make a Great First Impression: 6 Tips for Writing a Strong Abstract
- Six points for great abstract writing, taking you step by step through the process.
How to write a good abstract?
- Four main questions which must be answered in your abstract.
Structured Abstracts: What are structured abstracts?
- Details for writing a structured abstract including standardized formatting information.
Writing a Research Abstract
- Detailed instructions and example format in a downloadable Word document.
How to write an abstract that will be accepted
- Abstract reviewers share tips and considerations for crafting and submitting abstracts for publication.
10 Good Abstract Examples That Will Kickstart Your Brain
- Sample abstracts with commentary as to what makes them stand out as exceptional.
Abstracts, The Writing Center at UNC
- From general information to detailed formatting advice, this site covers the basics.
Writing a Research Abstract
- Quick rundown of the abstract writing process with bonus scientific abstract checklist.
A 10-step guide to make your research paper abstract more effective
- The ten steps are brief and to the point, but you can also watch the video at the end which summarizes the article in three minutes.
How-To(sday): How to Write a Paper or Conference Proposal Abstract
- Guidance on writing an abstract for a paper you have yet to write.

More golden writing advice here:

Writing in Academia: An Interview with Helen Sword

Write Like a Boss: 5 Minutes to Better Science Writing

8 Reasons I Accepted Your Article

The Write Rules