Writing Strong Abstracts for Scientific Conferences

Writing an abstract in consideration of presenting at a national conference can be a daunting task. During this presentation, information on the steps to take in preparing to write an abstract for submission will be covered. Each component of an abstract will be discussed and writing tips will be provided for each of these sections so that they are graded highly by reviewers. Multiple examples of successful abstracts will be presented to illustrate the points emphasized.

 

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: 

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 

  1. Describe the steps in writing an abstract for presentation at a scientific conference.
  2. Identify three components that make an abstract strong.
  3. Use the information presented to develop a strong draft of an abstract to submit for consideration for presentation at a meeting.

 

AUDIENCE:

Nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals interested in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.

 

NOTE:

  • Original Live Presentation November 23, 2009
  • Reviewed by PCNA CE committee January 2014

 

Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
November 23, 2009
Seminar Objectives
  • Describe the steps in writing an abstract for presentation at a scientific conference.
  • Identify three components that make an abstract strong.
  • Use the information presented to develop a strong draft of an abstract to submit for consideration for presentation at a meeting.
Writing Strong Abstracts for Scientific Conferences

Important: Program evaluation and CE certificate can be obtained through this link: Evaluation and Credit Submission

FACULTY DISCLOSURES:

The faculty members have declared no commercial relationships related to the content of this presentation.

 

 

Speaker Information
Debra K. Moser, DNSc, RN, FAAN, FAHA   [ view bio ]
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PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY AND RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT:
View the course materials; complete the post-test (you can take the post-test more than once if needed to achieve a passing score of 75%) and online evaluation form at the end of the activity, and print your CE certificate.


ACCREDITOR:

This educational activity is provided by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA). PCNA is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education (CE) programs by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), provider number 030602. 

 

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