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Antioch University ETD - Dissertations and Theses - Central

Information Central for all Antioch University Doctoral students planning, writing, completing, or submitting their dissertation to the university. At Antioch University all dissertations are born digital and submitted electronically - ETDs

ABSTRACT Checklist

The Dissertation Abstract

 

The dissertation abstract is your presentation to the world ; your connection with every potential reader.   It also is a key feature in discovery of your dissertation through search engines.

Abstract Requirements and Checklist :

  • Number of paragraphs : Abstract should be ONE PARAGRAPH [no returns]
  • CC License Option: If you have chosen a Creative Commons License, this must specified in the abstract mentioning the type of license and linking back the the CC License page.
  • Supplemental Files: If you have included any kind of supplemental files [e.g. datasets, video, audio, pdf] a sentence near the end of the abstract should specify:
    • how many supplemental files
    • type of file
    • whether or not they are also accessible within the PDF.  
  • Length: Abstracts no longer have length requirements in UMI/Proquest, but the print version of the database will cut off at 350 words MAXIMUM.   APA Style calls for 150-250 words, which is most reasonable.
  • Final Sentence: Most programs require a final sentence that directs the reader to the open access version of the dissertation in AURA or Ohiolink.  AU New England DOES NOT require this sentence.