How to Write an Abstract
Some examples of abstracts
Below find some examples of structured abstracts for the various categories of Emerald articles. The keywords are also listed. Note that we have deliberataley chosen older articles so that you can compare the structured abstracts supplied below with the unstructured abstracts required at the time of publication (just click on the article link).
Structured abstract examples in this section
* Literature review * Case study * Conceptual paper * Research paper * General review
Example of a structured abstract for a literature review
Surviving and thriving in academia: a selective bibliography for new faculty members
Deborah Lee
Reference Services Review
Vol. 31 No. 1
Literature review
Purpose
To provide a selective bibliography for graduate students and new faculty members with sources which can help them develop their academic career.
Design/methodology/approach
A range of recently published (1993-2002) works, which aim to provide practical advice rather than theoretical books on pedagogy or educational administration, are critiqued to aid the individual make the transition into academia. The sources are sorted into sections: finding an academic job, general advice, teaching, research and publishing, tenure and organizations.
Findings
Provides information about each source, indicating what can be found there and how the information can help. Recognises the lack of real training of many academics before they are expected to take on teaching/researching duties and finds some texts which help.
Research limitations/implications
It's not an exhaustive list and apart from one UK book all the rest are US publications which perhaps limits its usefulness elsewhere.
Practical implications
A very useful source of information and impartial advice for graduate students planning to continue in academia or for those who have recently obtained a position in academia.
Originality/value
This
Below find some examples of structured abstracts for the various categories of Emerald articles. The keywords are also listed. Note that we have deliberataley chosen older articles so that you can compare the structured abstracts supplied below with the unstructured abstracts required at the time of publication (just click on the article link).
Structured abstract examples in this section
* Literature review * Case study * Conceptual paper * Research paper * General review
Example of a structured abstract for a literature review
Surviving and thriving in academia: a selective bibliography for new faculty members
Deborah Lee
Reference Services Review
Vol. 31 No. 1
Literature review
Purpose
To provide a selective bibliography for graduate students and new faculty members with sources which can help them develop their academic career.
Design/methodology/approach
A range of recently published (1993-2002) works, which aim to provide practical advice rather than theoretical books on pedagogy or educational administration, are critiqued to aid the individual make the transition into academia. The sources are sorted into sections: finding an academic job, general advice, teaching, research and publishing, tenure and organizations.
Findings
Provides information about each source, indicating what can be found there and how the information can help. Recognises the lack of real training of many academics before they are expected to take on teaching/researching duties and finds some texts which help.
Research limitations/implications
It's not an exhaustive list and apart from one UK book all the rest are US publications which perhaps limits its usefulness elsewhere.
Practical implications
A very useful source of information and impartial advice for graduate students planning to continue in academia or for those who have recently obtained a position in academia.
Originality/value
This