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An abstract is a brief, stand-alone summary on a research topic. It is an integral part of many types of scientific literature, including original research articles, literature reviews, and theses. As part of such papers, it is included at the very beginning to help the reader quickly ascertain the paper’s purpose and main findings. An abstract can also be a stand-alone document, when it is used for reporting preliminary/(pre)final research results to be included in conference proceedings.
The goal of an abstract is to
- inform the reader about the background and aim of the research topic concerned, providing a clear rationale for the research;
- summarize the most important methods applied to obtain the main findings;
- summarize the main results obtained;
- provide a clear and concise conclusion on the findings and relevance of the research.
Generally, an abstract reports only what is relevant to the key message, within the length of approximately 250 words.
Emtex Life Science medical writers can write high-quality abstracts as they are trained to convey key messages in a logical structure, using a clear and concise writing style. Because an abstract is often the first or only part read, they keep in mind to grab the reader’s attention.
FAQ Abstract
What is an abstract and when is it used?
An abstract is a succinct, standalone summary of a research piece. It commonly appears at the start of scientific documents—such as original research articles, review articles, theses, or conference submissions—so that readers can quickly grasp the study’s purpose, methods, results, and conclusion.
What is the structure or key content of a high-quality abstract?
A well-crafted abstract should include:
Brief background / rationale and research aim
Key methods used
Main results
A concise conclusion emphasizing the significance or relevance of the findings
It should only include information essential to the core message and typically be limited to about 250 words.
Can an abstract be submitted independently (outside of a full article)?
Yes — abstracts are often submitted alone (without the full manuscript) to report preliminary or final results, especially for inclusion in conference proceedings or abstracts books.
Why might clients choose Emtex Life Science to write or review their abstracts?
Emtex Life Science offers specialized medical writing and related services tailored to pharma, biotech, medical device sectors, CROs, and academia. Their writers are trained to:
Present key messages in a logical and structured flow
Write clearly and concisely
Capture the reader’s attention (especially because the abstract is often the first — or only — part read)
Moreover, Emtex has over 20 years of experience and has completed over 1,200 projects.
How does Emtex ensure that abstracts are effective and compliant with scientific standards?
Emtex applies stringent quality control measures, ensuring that abstracts:
Adhere to length and style guidelines
Focus on the essential message
Are free of ambiguity
Align with the client’s aims, target journal or conference requirements, and scientific integrity
As part of their full suite of services, Emtex also offers related support (e.g. editorial review, visual data presentation, training) to help ensure coherence across scientific documents.