How to write abstracts: processes

Anthony Haynes writes: Our previous episode on abstracts focused on structure and content. Now we switch our attention to process -- how to go about writing the text.The episode considers common pitfalls and provides tips for good practice.ResourcesUnit V of #EnginComms provides links to a video and how-to slides, together with links to other creators' resources in various forms: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_oHWjm3yg7Z29K31gE6niS4KWpFmUNyNTgbTIhNCFNQ/edit?usp=sharing.Karen L. McKee has produced two excellent videos, one on written abstracts and one on graphical. The respective links are:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYkXA6gDRlghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGwA-j1wikkFurther listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might find the following episodes of particular interest:How to write abstracts: structure and tone Wordclouds -- a neglected form of grey literaturePosters as a form of research communicationCreditsSound production: Bart HallmarkMusic: from Handel's Water Music, courtesy of the United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber OrchestraSupport the showAbout the publisherThis episode is published by Frontinus Ltd. We're a communications consultancy that helps organisations and individuals to communicate scientific, professional, and technical content to non-specialist audiences. We provide consultancy mentoringediting and writingtrainingand work on presentations, bids and proposals, and publications (for example, reports and papers).To learn more about services or explore ways of working together, please contact us via our website, http://frontinus.org.uk/.