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. 2023 Nov;68(11):1569-1575.
doi: 10.4187/respcare.11101. Epub 2023 May 16.

How to Write an Abstract for Presentation at a Scientific Meeting

Andrew G Miller  1
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How to Write an Abstract for Presentation at a Scientific Meeting

Andrew G Miller. Respir Care. 2023 Nov.

Abstract

Presenting research at scientific meetings is an important part of the dissemination of research findings. Abstracts are an abbreviated form of a research study presented at a meeting of a professional society. Common elements include background, methods, results, and conclusions. Each section should be carefully written to maximize the chances of acceptance. This paper will cover how to write an abstract for a presentation at a scientific meeting and common mistakes that authors make when writing abstracts.

Keywords: abstract; national meeting; research; research methodology; respiratory care.

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