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Info:<\/b> Here you will find an overview of the overall structure of a thesis in engineering and natural sciences<\/a>.<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What is it?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

To help your readers quickly understand what your scientific thesis is about, you should write an abstract \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

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An abstract is usually placed after the title page but before the table of contents.<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What does it consist of?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

The following points should be addressed in an abstract in this order:<\/p>\n

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  1. Present the objective of the thesis<\/li>\n
  2. Provide information about the methodological approach<\/li>\n
  3. Present the main results<\/li>\n
  4. Summarise conclusions and\/or give recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    An abstract is a mandatory part of the structure of a scientific thesis<\/a>.<\/cite><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    What is an abstract?<\/h3>\n

    It is essentially a short summary of the content. It can be compared to the blurb on the back cover of a book.<\/p>\n

    What should I keep in mind for my abstract?<\/h3>\n

    An abstract is usually no longer than half a page. It is typically placed after the title page but before the table of contents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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