How to Write an Abstract That Reviewers Actually Read
5 min read · For Canadian students
Abstract template for Canadian academic papers.
Abstracts are read first, often first and only.
Structure: background, objective, methods, results, conclusion.
Write the abstract last.
APA expects 150–250 words. Some programs require structured abstracts.
Numbers belong in the results sentences.
Keywords: 4–6 matching controlled vocabularies (MeSH, PsycInfo).
Test it: if a reader can decide whether to read the paper from your abstract, you've done it well.
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