Use Story Structure to Write a Good Abstract

Posted by on January 17, 2024
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02/16/2024 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
https://www.esa.org/career-development/professional-development-from-esa/
Ecological Society of America
Phone: 202-833-8773
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The scientific process mirrors classic story structure, starting with a peaceful state (background knowledge), encountering a problem (call to adventure), addressing it through methods and results (the hero’s task), and concluding with changed circumstances (conclusions). This strong parallel suggests using story structure for writing effective abstracts. Abstracts following this pattern are clear and easy to understand. The workshop explores this parallel through interactive exercises, analyzing examples to highlight the effectiveness of structured abstracts. Attendees will leave better equipped to craft clear and impactful abstracts that convey the significance of their work.

Feb. 16, 2024, 2:00-3:30 PM ET
Participation worth 0.38 CEU toward ESA recertification in Category I(b)

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