Abstract Samples
These sample abstracts model different approaches you can use when crafting your abstracts. The highlighted sections correspond with the color-coding included in the Abstract Annotation Key:
Humanities Abstract Sample
Social Work/Education Abstract Sample
Sciences Abstract Sample
Psychology Abstract Sample
Engineering Abstract Sample
How to Read Samples
We've color-coded the questions/considerations you should be thinking through as you write your abstract, and we've included a checklist of necessary formatting and content components as part of the abstract:
Abstract Annotation Key and Checklist
It's important to remember that even standard genres like literature reviews and executive summaries change may look different and require different writing stragies depending on the field and the situation. Read assignment prompts and application requirements carefully, and talk to your professors and classmates about the writing you're doing. |