Research Project Abstract or Executive Summary (Milestone #4)

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Milestone #4 Abstract or Executive Summary

In this milestone you present your research findings in summary form. Often times involved research papers have an abstract or executive summarythat:

• briefly delineate the thesis statement
• explains the key findings and the important points.
  • These are the points that you would like people to remember from your work or the points that will draw them in to reading more.

Getting Ready

You are ready to begin this summary when you have completed your rough draft or outline of your research paper.  YOur rough draft or outline is the culmination of studying your sources, tying them to your thesis statement, and generally organizing your thoughts around the key points you want to make in support of your thesis statement.

What You Should Submit…and How

• After you have completed developing your rough draft of your abstract or executive summary, submit it by the end of week 11 to the M5D2 Abstract or Executive Summary Peer Review for others to comment on and make any necessary changes before submitting it here.

What is an Abstract or Executive Summary?

These resources help you to explore both abstracts and executive summaries creation and basic components of each type.

• Organizing Research Paper: Executive Summary – An executive summary is a thorough overview of a research report or other type of document that synthesizes key points for its readers, saving them time and preparing them to understand the study’s overall content.
• Writing Report Abstracts – Purdue Owl resources on “how to write an abstract.”

General Instructions for Written Assignments

Your Abstract or Executive Summary must be presented in a professional manner and include your name, course, the title of assignment, professor’s name, date, task, and  include a list of sources used. The Research and Library Tips page will help you properly cite sources using a consistent format, so that your academic integrity is not called into question. The final draft or outline must be 250 – 350 words. The evaluation of your writing will consider grasp of readings, depth of analysis, content organization, clarity of writing, vocabulary use, and proper grammar. For further explanation please see the Writing Rubric.