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Writing an Abstract in Engineering

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The abstract allows readers to quickly get an overview of the work presented. It is usually no longer than half a page.

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Info: Here you will find an overview of the overall structure of a thesis in engineering and natural sciences.

What is it?

To help your readers quickly understand what your scientific thesis is about, you should write an abstract – in other words, a summary. It can be compared to the blurb on the back cover of a book. It is usually no longer than half a page.

An abstract is usually placed after the title page but before the table of contents.

It must be written in both German and English.

What does it consist of?

The following points should be addressed in an abstract in this order:

  1. Present the objective of the thesis
  2. Provide information about the methodological approach
  3. Present the main results
  4. Summarise conclusions and/or give recommendations
An abstract is a mandatory part of the structure of a scientific thesis.

Frequently asked questions

What is an abstract?

It is essentially a short summary of the content. It can be compared to the blurb on the back cover of a book.

What should I keep in mind for my abstract?

An abstract is usually no longer than half a page. It is typically placed after the title page but before the table of contents. The abstract must be written in both German and English.

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This article was published in August 2025 and last updated in November 2024.

Faculties: AC, AMP, AR, BI, EFI, IN, MB/VS, SOH, VT, WT

Contributors: Autorengruppe Leitfaden efi, Maria Noll, Schreibzentrum, Dzifa Vode, Dennis Christoph Wolff

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