Abstract Submission Resources

Writing a Better Abstract


Start with a good idea 
  • Address the “so what” question
  • Answer the “who cares” question
  • Show how your information addresses a common problem or important gap
Grab at the get-go 
  • Orient (don’t confuse) the reader with the title
  • Set the stage with the first sentence
  • Put the punch right up front with a strong significance statement and/or strong purpose statement
Then don’t smother it 
  • Use clear, crisp, precise sentences
  • Stick with action language
  • Be careful about using acronyms
  • Provide data, not promises
  • Give enough information to make the reader want more
Cover four areas of content 
  • Introduce the problem
  • Describe your novel approach
  • Summarize your amazing results
  • End with an insightful comment

 

Abstract Submission Information

Planning to submit an abstract for the AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly or another conference?
Do you want to make sure your objectives and abstract have the best chance of being accepted?

Resources available from HPNA include:

Betty Ferrell, PhD, FAAN, Writing An Abstract, recorded teleconference (MP3)
Betty Ferrell, PhD, FAAN, Writing An Abstract, transcript
HPNA Helpful Hints for Writing Educational Objectives

HPNA offers an e-learning course, “Crafting a Compelling and Competitive Abstract,” presented by Maryjo Prince-Paul, PhD, APRN, ACHPN. The course is free for HPNA members. To access this and the other courses free for HPNA members, log in and click on the “E-Learning” button on the member’s homepage.

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