How to Present an Abstract: Recommendations

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Agustina Saladino
Delfina Cirelli
Marcelina Carretero
María L. Posadas Martínez

Abstract

All manuscripts require the presentation of an abstract, typically under 300 words, that summarizes the
research work. A well-written abstract allows the reader to understand the manuscript's content and
the value it can provide. That is why, if we want an abstract to stand alone, we should follow a series of
crucial steps and  components. This article suggests how to write an abstract, exploring different formats, its components, the roles it fulfills, and specific writing recommendations.

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Published: 2024-07-25
Keywords:
abstract, research studies, manuscript preparation, writing skills

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Saladino A, Cirelli D, Carretero M, Posadas Martínez ML. How to Present an Abstract: Recommendations. Rev Hosp Ital B.Aires [Internet]. 2024 Jul. 25 [cited 2026 Aug. 1];44(3):e0000324. Available from: https://ojs.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/index.php/revistahi/article/view/324

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