{"id":4800,"date":"2017-04-05T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&p=4800"},"modified":"2022-12-15T11:13:08","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T19:13:08","slug":"10-good-abstract-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/10-good-abstract-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Good Abstract Examples That Will Kickstart Your Brain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it, most of us are used to writing essays and research papers. We\u2019ve written them throughout our entire academic careers. The abstract, on the other hand, is likely a relatively new endeavor.<\/p>\n

Without a lot of practice and experience writing abstracts, it can be pretty daunting. Heck, it\u2019s enough to leave your fingers paralyzed and leave you staring at a blank screen.<\/p>\n

Worse yet, it might make you want to abandon your work altogether and find something more interesting to do\u2014like watch cat videos for the next hour<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t give up hope yet! If you\u2019re struggling to get started with writing your abstract, here are 10 good abstract examples that will kickstart your brain.<\/p>\n

10 Good Abstract Examples That Will Kickstart Your Brain<\/h2>\n

The 10 examples I\u2019ve included here are all published, professionally written abstracts. While some of them are a little more technical than others, they all follow the basic rules of what it takes to write a good abstract.<\/p>\n

If you want a quick refresher on writing abstracts, read How to Write an Abstract for a Research Paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(And if you’re just getting started on your research paper, I recommend starting here instead: How to Write a Research Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Abstract example #1<\/h3>\n

Video Game Addiction and College Performance Among Males: Results from a 1 Year Longitudinal Study<\/a><\/h3>\n

The abstract:<\/b><\/p>\n

“This study explored the pattern of video game usage and video game addiction among male college students and examined how video game addiction was related to expectations of college engagement, college grade point average (GPA), and on-campus drug and alcohol violations. Participants were 477 male, first year students at a liberal arts college. In the week before the start of classes, participants were given two surveys: one of expected college engagement, and the second of video game usage, including a measure of video game addiction. Results suggested that video game addiction is (a) negatively correlated with expected college engagement, (b) negatively correlated with college GPA, even when controlling for high school GPA, and (c) negatively correlated with drug and alcohol violations that occurred during the first year in college. Results are discussed in terms of implications for male students’ engagement and success in college, and in terms of the construct validity of video game addiction.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What\u2019s notable about this abstract: <\/b><\/p>\n

This abstract doesn\u2019t specifically state why the problem is worth researching, though it is implied as the study focuses on addiction.<\/p>\n

Also, this abstract doesn\u2019t overtly state the implications. It states only that the paper discusses <\/i>the implications. While in most cases it\u2019s better to briefly summarize the results of the study, sometimes it\u2019s impossible to summarize the information in only a few sentences.<\/p>\n

If that\u2019s the case, it\u2019s best to include a statement, as this abstract does, simply to indicate that the results and\/or implications are discussed within the research paper.<\/p>\n\t

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Abstract example #2<\/h3>\n

Study Skills and their Correlation with Academic Satisfaction and Achievement among Medical and Pharmacy Students in Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (2013)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

The abstract:<\/b><\/p>\n

“Introduction:<\/b> Study skills and students\u2019 satisfaction with their performance positively affect their academic achievement. The current research was carried out to investigate the correlation of study skills with academic achievement among the medical and pharmacy students in 2013.<\/p>\n

Methods:<\/b> This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 148 students of basic medical sciences and pharmacy through convenience sampling. Data were collected by a valid and reliable questionnaire, consisting of two sections: Demographic information and questions about daily study hours, study skills in six domains, and students\u2019 satisfaction with study skills. Collected data sets were analyzed by SPSS-16 software.<\/p>\n

Results:<\/b> In total, 10.9% of students were reported to have favorable study skills. The minimum score was found for preparation for examination domain. Also, a significantly positive correlation was observed between students\u2019 study skills and their Grade Point Average (GPA) of previous term (P=0.001, r=0.269) and satisfaction with study skills (P=0.001, r=0.493).<\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/b> The findings indicated that students\u2019 study skills need to be improved. Given the significant relationship between study skills and GPA, as an index of academic achievement, and satisfaction, it is necessary to promote the students\u2019 study skills. These skills are suggested to be reinforced, with more emphasis on weaker domains.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What\u2019s notable about this abstract: <\/b><\/p>\n

This abstract uses headings instead of writing all the information in one paragraph. In some ways, it can be easier to use headings because you don\u2019t need transitions to link sections<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, you should always check with your professor to make sure that this is an acceptable format for your assignment.<\/p>\n

Abstract example #3<\/h3>\n

The Sandra Bland story: How social media has exposed the harsh reality of police brutality<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

The abstract:<\/b><\/p>\n

“This quantitative research study was conducted to illustrate the relationship(s) between social media use and its effect on police brutality awareness. In 2015, social media was used to assist in revealing an act of impulsive police brutality on an adult black woman in Waller County, Texas. This act was one of a few examples of a substantial number of law enforcement officers around the United States and other countries that are abusing their power by using excessive force against citizens without penalty. The study found there is a relationship between social media use and its impact on police brutality. The study also found that social media gave a voice to people who may have feared isolation and\/or negative consequences against police brutality. Over 100 undergraduates at Bowie State University in Maryland completed a survey questionnaire instrument. The instrument consisted of 10; of which 2 were directly related to the hypothesis. The author\u2019s result of data analyses presented that there is a significant relationship between independent and dependent variables.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What\u2019s notable about this abstract: <\/b><\/p>\n

In this abstract, the results are discussed before<\/i> the methods\u2014usually it makes sense to write it the other way around. If you\u2019re thinking of doing the same, you\u2019ll need to check with your professor to see if you must write the elements of your abstract in a specific order.<\/p>\n

Abstract example #4<\/h3>\n

An Examination of Concussion Injury Rates in Various Models of Football Helmets in NCAA Football Athletes<\/a><\/h3>\n

The abstract:<\/b><\/p>\n

“While newer, advanced helmet models have been designed with the intentions of decreasing concussions, very little research exists on injury rates in various football helmets at the collegiate level. The aim of this study was to examine concussion injury rates in various models of football helmets in collegiate football athletes. In addition, to compare injury rates of newer, advanced football helmets to older, traditional helmets among collegiate football athletes, a total of 209 concussions and 563,701 AEs (athlete-exposures) Among 2,107 collegiate football athletes in seven helmet models were included in the analyses. Concussion injury rates revealed that the Riddell Revolution\u00ae had the highest rate of 0.41 concussions per 1,000 AEs. The Schutt ION 4D TM helmet had the lowest rate of 0.25 concussions per 1,000 AEs. These newer helmet models did not significantly differ from one another (P=0.74), however all models significantly differed from the older, traditional helmet model (P<0.001). The findings of this study suggest that concussion rates do not differ between newer and more advanced helmet models. More importantly, there are currently no helmets available to prevent concussions from occurring in football athletes.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What\u2019s notable about this abstract: <\/b><\/p>\n

Do you know what the research paper is about by only reading the abstract? Of course you do! This abstract clearly summarizes all components of a traditional abstract and makes it easy for readers to understand the focus of the research.<\/p>\n

Abstract example #5<\/h3>\n

Diet and obesity in Los Angeles County 2007\u20132012: Is there a measurable effect of the 2008 \u201cFast-Food Ban\u201d?<\/a><\/h3>\n

The abstract:<\/b><\/p>\n

“We evaluate the impact of the \u201cLos Angeles Fast-Food Ban\u201d, a zoning regulation that has restricted opening\/remodeling of standalone fast-food restaurants in South Los Angeles since 2008. Food retail permits issued after the ban are more often for small food\/convenience stores and less often for larger restaurants not part of a chain in South Los Angeles compared to other areas; there are no significant differences in the share of new fast-food chain outlets, other chain restaurants, or large food markets. About 10% of food outlets are new since the regulation, but there is little evidence that the composition has changed differentially across areas. Data from the California Health Interview Survey show that fast-food consumption and overweight\/obesity rates have increased from 2007 to 2011\/2012 in all areas. The increase in the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity since the ban has been significantly larger in South Los Angeles than elsewhere. A positive development has been a drop in soft drink consumption since 2007, but that drop is of similar magnitude in all areas.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What\u2019s notable about this abstract: <\/b><\/p>\n

This abstract begins with the word \u201cwe.\u201d In many cases, use of first person isn\u2019t acceptable<\/a>. (Your prof may ask you to avoid first person in your own abstract.) If you were the person (or part of a group) who did the actual research, first person is typically okay if you conducted primary research<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This abstract was submitted to a specific journal, so it\u2019s clear that submission guidelines permitted use of first person.<\/p>\n

Abstract example #6<\/h3>\n

The Relationship Between Cell Phone Use and Academic Performance in a Sample of U.S. College Students<\/a><\/h3>\n