Assignment 2 – Writing an Abstract
Points: 100 | Due Date: 04/18/2022 11:59 pm MST
Assignment Prompt
Resource: Writing Scientific Abstracts (Purdue Owl) See the PowerPoint attached
The purpose of this assignment is to write an abstract for your capstone project. The function of an Abstract is to provide a brief, descriptive summary of the essay/report. The function of an Abstract is to inform the reader of the contents of the report /essay so that the reader can see in advance the key areas covered and the main points of the argument. An Abstract clearly states the purpose and direction, the main arguments, and the conclusions reached. It is a mini version of the paper. If writing an investigative report which includes research findings, then it is usual to include in the Abstract the aims or objectives, methods, findings or results, conclusions, and implications.
Your capstone abstract must be approved by the Capstone Advisor and or Faculty Chair before the final draft.
Keep these guidelines for abstracts in mind:
• Provides a professional, scholarly synopsis of the capstone project
• States the purpose of the capstone clearly and succinctly
• Provides a brief rationale for the capstone project.
• Describes the design and methodology of the main activities of the project
• Describes the expected results or the outcomes of the capstone.
• Provides a summary statement that shows the possible implication of the capstone project to the student’s clinical practice setting or profession.
• Utilizes 275 words maximum, using 12-point font, either, Arial, Times New Roman, or Courier
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Expectations
• Due: Monday, 04/18/2022, 11:59 pm MST
• Length: Maximum of 275 words Not including references
• Format: APA 7th ed.
• Research: At least three peer-reviewed references within the last 5 years (on or after 2018)
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