The abstract gives the reader a clear understanding of the article without having to read the full journal article. Typically, it is short in length, two or three small paragraphs (250words-ish) and is often written as you go or as part of a project proposal. Here are two simple frameworks which I have come across here and here:
Framework One
- Purpose
- State what you are investigating and why
- Design\methodology\approach
- State what type of experiment you are using
- State your population and sample
- State how you will identify a difference or relationship (prove your hypothesis)
- State your independent variable(s)
- Findings\results
- State the main findings/ conclusions
- Originality\value
- State any key recommendations
- State any significant influencing factors
Framework Two
- Background
- Method
- Results
- Limitations
- Conclusions