Writing compelling abstracts | GRTC26

Abstracts are a crucial part of the majority of academic writing. Being able to compose a concise, accurate, and attractive abstract is an essential skill for graduate students. Abstracts allow you to promote your work to a broader audience by making it easier for others to understand your work, and by increasing your chances of successful conference and journal submissions.

This workshop presents information to help you understand the contents and purpose of abstracts and essential writing strategies for crafting a summary of your work in the abstract format. The workshop includes activities that allow students to acquire writing strategies in an interactive environment, benefitting from peer feedback on their work.
 

Jacob Baby is an urban planner and PhD candidate in Geography, Planning & Environment. His research focuses on cities, particularly how transport planning and policy have developed in Indian cities over time. Jacob also enjoys working with students, helping them improve their skills in academic writing, research, and presentations. He finds teaching fulfilling and values the environment it provides for learning and growth.