: Re: Should I write an abstract for a formal essay? Should I write an abstract for a formal essay? I've heard from different sources that I should, although my instructor didn't specify. And if

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The abstract should have an opening that identifies that particular subject matter and how the research that you have done will provide a solution. It is very important to make this clear in the initial sentence or two of the abstract as people want to know immediately what the essay is about.
An abstract is usually no more than 250 words. It is important to keep the word count in mind when writing an abstract.
Include Information on Methods and Results - Part of the abstract should briefly mention the methods and results that pertain to your topic.
At the close of the abstract it is important to briefly mention how results affect the initial problem that was mentioned in the opening of the abstract.
Review and Update the Abstract.

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