Writing Compelling Abstracts | GRTC26



Description

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.

 

Learning Objectives

After attending this workshop, students will be able to:
  • Describe the contents and purpose of effective abstracts.
  • Produce an abstract summarizing their work.
  • Edit abstract drafts to decrease wordiness and enhance clarity.

Leaders Information

Jing (Toni) Wang (she/her) holds a PhD in Anthropology and is currently pursuing an MA in Applied Linguistics in the Department of Education. Her current research explores the intersections of culture, language, and immigration, with a particular focus on the experiences of marginalized communities. She is interested in how language shapes identity, belonging, and social inclusion.



How it works

Event details

Workshop location

Sir George Williams

Start date

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

End date

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Workshop days

Tuesday

Time

From 10:00 to 12:00

Instructors

Christiane Meyer

Capacity

25 / 40

Registration deadline

Sunday, May 29, 2022