Before the Workshop
Reflect on your current writing project and consider the following:
How are you planning to structure your 'Conclusion'?
How are you planning to structure your 'Abstract'?
Use the prompts below to guide your reflections:
What is the role of your Conclusion in relation to the other sections?
What is the role of your Abstract in relation to the other sections?
How do you want your audience to process your Conclusion?
How do you want your audience to process your Abstract?
What challenges do you anticipate in drafting your Conclusion?
What challenges do you anticipate in drafting your Abstract?
Why might some authors include or omit a conclusion?
What information will you include in your Conclusion and Abstract?
Review the video and materials about writing 'Conclusions and Abstracts. Reflect on how this information will support your writing process.
Analyze the Conclusions and Abstracts of 2-3 research papers in your discipline:
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Conclusions and Abstracts.
Note the length and role of these sections.
Identify standout features and aspects for discussion.
Justify your chosen structure for your Conclusion and/or Abstract in a brief paragraph and post your reflections in Discord. If you're unsure how to proceed, reach out to your group, Susanna, Katarina, or the instructors for guidance.
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