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Abstract, Introduction and Conclusion of a Dissertation

Most people tend to read the introduction and the abstract before going to the whole dissertation. Several others think that since they are the first items to be read, they should get written first. That is not the case because it's better to write the introduction, abstract and conclusion after completing the other parts of your dissertation. 

The abstract 

It is one of the most critical and influential parts of the paper and should provide the reader with a synopsis of the article and encourage them to read the rest of the dissertation. A great abstract has some of the following elements:

  • The methods of research utilized 
  • The problem statement 
  • The critical recommendations and conclusions 
  • The main findings and results 

An abstract should be a tidy and neat paragraph that doesn't elapse more than a page, and it appears right after the acknowledgments and title page. Every institution has its guidelines for coming up with the abstract. Therefore it is only best for you to check with the Department before you start writing the abstract. Ensure that you can find a balance between your information. It goes a long way to ensure that the reader gets hooked to your work.

The introduction 

Your first paragraph should have the following;

  • Give clarity to what your study focuses on 
  • Provide the background for the research 
  • Mention the objectives and aims of the research 
  • Tell the reader about the value of the study 

The background information appears as the first element in the dissertation's introduction, and it's up to you to structure the other points however you want them. 

Background section 

The background section makes it easy for the reader to go through the topic. The reader gets to understand your reason for doing the research, and you can ensure that you hit the nail on the head when you identify a specific gap in the line of study or gas for the problem which should get addressed. Most students tend to justify the survey by simply saying that the topic is fascinating. However, the background section ensures that it goes beyond exciting, and you begin by outlining the background as you identified the critical pieces that the reader should know concerning the topic. 

The focus of the research 

The research focus aims to provide all the information it can get on the research and illuminate their purpose and rationale. You should clarify some of the areas you intend to study, and you also have to explain for doing the research. The research's focus entails the aims, values, and objectives of the study. You should consider introducing the main point of focus and convincing the reader why you think it is critical, and mention the field vitality. 

Research value 

It is critical, especially to the people who will judge your work's merit and demonstrate your addition to its value. You can do this by suggesting the topic or area you have selected to study and lacks investigation, or you may view it from another angle or if there is some urgency with your research. 

Recommendation 

The recommendation section offers your readers a bit of advice on some of the things you think should occur in the following research. You might lose Max if you omit search information. You can make a recommendation best on the evidence you have in your study, or you can make a recommendation that will guide the reader to conduct future research. 

The conclusion 

The conclusion is the last part of a dissertation, and you must ensure that it is crisp. If you don't structure your previous chapter, you may not impress the reader, and they may read in between the lines that you lack the skills you need for writing or don't have interest in their paper. You need to have at least three parts in the conclusion: the recommendations and the research objectives under knowledge contribution. 

Ensure that you begin the conclusion with a brief introduction that explains how you organized your content. It also reminds your readers of the research objectives and provides a short statement or whatever you get set to do. Ensure that you list your goals before you start writing because it will allow you to cover your brief outlines to avoid the rambling of ideas.