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Abstract is not (only) the main finding of the study. It’s often a mini version of the article, with a background, methods, results and conclusion. The length
by EEBio 3y ago
Abstract is not (only) the main finding of the study. It’s often a mini version of the article, with a background, methods, results and conclusion.
The length of the abstract in the linked article is well justified, in my opinion.
- tuatoru 3y agoI understand that the point of an abstract is to tell a researcher in the field whether or not the paper is worth reading. I don't think the authors of this paper understand that, though. My reaction was "well, that's two minutes of my life I won't get back."