The brevity of an abstract belies its importance to a manuscript. It’s what catches a reader’s attention and helps them to decide whether a paper is relevant. Yet ...

The title and the abstract form the gateway to a study, and a well-defined combination rolls out the red carpet for the audience. The ability to write a good abstract is therefore an important skill, ...

Successful abstracts exhibit what is generally accepted as good scientific communication. The following guidelines specify all aspects of how a good abstract is written. Title The Title is informative ...

Successful abstracts exhibit what is generally accepted as good scientific communication. The following guidelines specify all aspects of how a good abstract is written. Title The Title is informative ...

Before we delve into a step-by-step guide to good engineering practice, two thoughts to keep in mind. First, there are too many subpar test reports from engineers, who often do excellent work but aren ...