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Write an Abstract

Write an Abstract

Let's explore how you can write a good abstract.

Sketch an outline of the talk

With your genre and title chosen, your abstract will practically write itself. You sketch an outline of the talk you want to do. If it helps, you can bullet point out all the things you want to do in your talk, group and sort your points, and then use this list as brainstorm fodder for your abstract. Don’t give away the whole talk, but show just enough to pique interest.

Most conferences only ask for abstracts, but some will leave room for more context on why you are the best person to present this topic (it’s usually optional, but USE IT!!!).

The first paragraph is most

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