You can use this checklist when writing the abstract of a research paper:

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• Have I copied phrases/sentences from the original (thus committing plagiarism)?

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• Is my abstract written in an academic style?

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• Have I followed an appropriate structure? (the typical order of information in an abstract is: Background/Context, research gap, objective, methods, results and implications/conclusions).

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• Have I introduced my topic appropriately or have I included too much background information?

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• Is the background information appropriate or is it too general?

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• Is my abstract coherent and cohesive?

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• Have I come up with an appropriate research title?

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