The abstract is generally used as a searchable, comprehensive
overview of your research. When online databases search research, they
pull keywords from the abstract. Compose the abstract for your research
project. Your abstract should be one page in length, and include the
following:
- Describe the research problem and why it is important.
- Identify the purpose of the study.
- State the theoretical foundations and/or conceptual frameworks, as appropriate.
- Summarize the key research question(s).
- Describe, concisely, the overall research design, methods, and data analysis procedures.
- Conclude with a statement on the implications for positive social or institutional change.
Your abstract must be a clear and concise overview of your
research that would be easily searchable if you were to publish in a
journal.