Abstract writing resources and guides
Our webinars provide a comprehensive guide to creating and presenting effective conference abstracts. Each video contains expert advice and practical tips to elevate your research and enhance your impact. Whether seasoned or new to conferences, create abstracts that stand out and make an impact.
Share your ideas, shape the conversation – create conference abstracts that inspire and inform.
How to write an abstract
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and importance of an abstract in academic writing
- Identify the key elements of an abstract and their function
- Learn how to effectively summarise your research in a concise and clear manner
- Gain insights into common mistakes to avoid when writing an abstract
How to submit an abstract
Estimated time to complete: 15 minutes
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process of abstract submission for conferences, meetings, and publications
- Learn the key components of a successful abstract submission
- Identify strategies for selecting appropriate conferences and publications for your abstract submission
- Gain insights into the peer-review process and how to prepare for it
- Learn how to avoid common mistakes in the abstract submission process
How to create an effective and engaging rapid fire oral presentation
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key components of a successful rapid fire oral presentation
- Learn strategies for developing an engaging and memorable presentation style
- Identify techniques for effectively communicating complex ideas in a short time frame
- Gain insights into managing nerves and overcoming common presentation challenges
- Learn how to tailor your presentation to the intended audience and event
How to create an effective and engaging practice based abstract
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and importance of a practice-based abstract
- Identify the key elements of an effective and engaging practice-based abstract
- Learn how to clearly communicate the significance and relevance of your practice-based work
- Explore strategies for crafting an abstract that effectively highlights the outcomes of your work
- Gain insights into common mistakes to avoid when creating a practice-based abstract
How to present a research based oral abstract
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and importance of an abstract in academic writing
- Identify the key elements of an abstract and their function
- Learn how to effectively summarise your research in a concise and clear manner
- Gain insights into common mistakes to avoid when writing an abstract
Lead the way, inspire change – share your expertise with other nurses.
Our nurse focused abstract writing series is a four-module on demand education program that aims to empower you to actively participate in conferences and opinion leadership activities. Share your valuable perspectives, research, and contributions to advance clinical practice.
Webinar #1 Identifying ideas for a conference abstract - Learning objectives:
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
Learning objectives:
- Discuss the value of nurses sharing their work at professional events.
- Examine current work activities to identify areas of practice that could be shared at a conference.
- Develop an understanding of commonly used terms associated with conference programming.
Webinar #2 Developing an idea for a conference abstract
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
Learning objectives:
- Develop an understanding of how to take your idea forward to develop a conference abstract.
- Describe enablers to developing ideas and writing an abstract.
Webinar #3 Interpreting conference abstract guidelines
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
Learning objectives:
- Determine a relevant conference and conference theme suited to your idea.
- Interpret practice and research-based abstract guidelines.
Webinar #4 Tips and tricks for writing a conference abstract
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
Learning objectives:
- Outline approaches and techniques to writing a conference abstract.
- Construct a conference abstract.
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