Abstract Tips

New to writing abstracts? Check out our "Top Ten Pearls for Abstract Submissions" recording and slides.

Just want to see an example of a great abstract? Check out this excellent submission by Dr. Waitman Aumann.

What to Include in Each Section

• Background: Significance to child health and purpose of the research project, including the hypothesis
• Methods: Study design - include:
  • Type of study, e.g. prospective/retrospective, observational, randomized placebo-controlled trial, case-control, chart review, etc.
  • Setting/population
  • Outcome measures, both primary and secondary
  • Statistical analyses used
• Results: Include demographics, sample size, and results for the primary and secondary outcomes described in the methods
• Conclusions: The take-home message. Don't just repeat the results: why is this study relevant?

What Else?

• Proper formatting according to the instructions. Do not copy and paste from another source without correctly formatting per the instructions:
  • ​Title must be in Title Case
  • Author names must be written as: Last Name, First Name; Last Name, First Name; and Last Name, First Name
• Free from grammar or punctuation errors

What information will I need to submit my abstract?

• Contact details for the corresponding author or staff person
• One or two keywords that describe the abstract
• If the abstract relates more to basic research, clinical or translational research, outcomes research or technology
• If you would like the abstract to be considered for both poster and/or oral presentation