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Structured Abstract Guidelines for Research

The document outlines the structure and requirements for writing an academic paper, including sections such as Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Findings, Conclusion, and References. It specifies formatting guidelines, including font size, line spacing, and word count limits for each section. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of clearly stating the purpose, objectives, and contributions of the research.

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Structured Abstract Guidelines for Research

The document outlines the structure and requirements for writing an academic paper, including sections such as Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Findings, Conclusion, and References. It specifies formatting guidelines, including font size, line spacing, and word count limits for each section. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of clearly stating the purpose, objectives, and contributions of the research.

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Title of the Article (font size 24 Bold)

Abstract

Write the abstract in a single paragraph. The length of your abstract should be 150 - 250 words in
total. A structured abstract should include:
• Purpose
• Design/methodology/approach
• Findings
• Research limitations/implications
Keywords: include 4-6 appropriate keywords here (each keyword separated by comma, 11 points
size, italics)

The maximum length of your extended abstract should be 1000-1500 words in total
excluding references.
Each headline is Times New Roman, 14 points font size, bold.
The body of your manuscript should be Times New Roman, 12 points font size.
Line spacing is 1.5.
Introduction (14 points font size, bold)
You should give purpose statement as a good starting point of your paper. The
introduction should contain the aims of your paper including the importance of the topic and
contribution to the body of knowledge. Background to the research should be shown and
structure of the paper should be highlighted. You should clearly explain what made author
decide to research this topic. Clearly state the objectives of your study.
Methodology (14 points font size, bold)
You should focus on the main stages of your research, research methods, and the
influences of your research. You should give the discussions of the particular samples,
research methods, research designs and research ethics.
Findings (14 points font size, bold)
Provide the key findings of your study in paragraph format. Do not include tabular or
any data presentation. You need to provide salient findings related to each of your research
objective.
Conclusion (14 points font size, bold)
You should summarize and conclude the main point of your research. You restate the
main argument and present the key conclusion and recommendations of your research
outputs.
References (14 points font size, bold)
These are not included in the word count. Follow APA 7 formatting.
Example:
Altermatt, E. R. (2019). Academic support from peers as a predictor of academic self-
efficacy among college students. Journal of College Student Retention: Research,
Theory & Practice, 21 (1), 21-37. [Link]

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