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An abstract is a condensed version of a longer piece of writing that highlights the major points
covered, concisely describes the content and scope of the writing, and reviews the writing's
contents in abbreviated form. Abstracts are typically 100 to 250 words and follow set patterns.
i. Key Elements to be included:*
Background: A simple opening sentence or two placing the work in context;
Aims: One or two sentences giving the purpose of the work;
Method(s): One or two sentences explaining what was (or will) be done.
Results: One or two sentences indicating the main findings (or what you hope to accomplish
with the project).
Conclusions: One sentence giving the most important consequence of the work – what do the
results mean? How will they be used?