Tips to Write a Title, Abstract, and Introduction of a Research Paper

Abstract

The “title” is the face of a paper or a scientific presentation. It should be direct, accurate, clear, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the study. A succinct and eloquent “abstract” forms a clear bridge between the reader and the main text. This is most often the only part available free of cost in subscribed journals. It is screened by editors, who decide whether the work is suitable for peer review. Furthermore, the abstracts submitted to conference committees would be used to select the research papers for presentation at the conference. It should be capable of being a stand-alone representation of the entire research work. The methods and results which are unique to each study should be presented in a concise, unbiased, and honest manner. The “introduction” provides necessary background, identifies the gaps in the existing literature, and addresses specific objective or rationale of the study. It is also important to include “keywords” for appropriate indexing and retrieval from scientific database. This manuscript aims to guide researchers in presenting their work effectively, improving the quality, and increasing the odds of successful publications.