What is one of the main purposes of an abstract in a thesis?
To include detailed introduction descriptions.
To list all methods used in the thesis.
To provide a summary of the thesis so potential readers can determine its relevance.
To provide a comprehensive background of the research topic.
Why is it important to summarize the entire thesis in the abstract?
To highlight the key findings and contributions of the research.
To avoid reading the conclusion.
To ensure that all aspects of the research are briefly covered.
To help readers quickly understand the scope and significance of the research.
Which of the following are typical moves or sections of an abstract?
Acknowledgments
Research gaps
References
Findings
What tenses are typically used to describe the methodology in an abstract?
Present tense.
Present continuous tense.
Present perfect tense.
Future tense.
What move is demonstrated by the following extract: "The study explored the effects of X on Y using Z methods"?
Background/Context
Research Problem/Aim
Methodology
Conclusion
In the sentence "The findings suggest that X has a significant impact on Y," what move is being illustrated?
Background/Context
Research Problem/Aim
Findings
Methodology