| A science fair abstract is an abbreviated report or a | | | | more than one section. |
| summary in brief of the entire project. It is one of the | | | | The science fair abstract should always include the |
| last job of the science project but is of immense | | | | following parts - |
| importance. It states the essential and most important | | | | * Introduction--This is your project's purpose statement |
| things about the project. The science fair abstract in a | | | | i.e. why was the project undertaken |
| clear and easy language gives the important outlines | | | | * Problem Statement--It lays down the hypothesis of |
| of the entire project. The abstract is generally around | | | | the project |
| 250 words in length. It should appear at the beginning | | | | * Procedure--give the description of your variables, |
| while preparing the project report and it should also be | | | | your approach towards the investigation |
| placed at the display board of the fair. The science fair | | | | * Results--give specific data and the synopsis of the |
| abstract, when placed at the display board, gives the | | | | results obtained |
| spectators the condensed version comprising the main | | | | * Conclusion--state clearly the conclusion derived |
| elements of the project. | | | | While writing the abstract for the science project one |
| Science fair abstract helps people determine if they | | | | should follow certain specific guidelines and avoid the |
| want to read the full report. Much more people will | | | | following - |
| read the abstract as any other part of the work. It's | | | | * Uncommon scientific terms which most people aren't |
| like an advertisement speaking for the work done. If | | | | aware of |
| one wants the jury and audience to be excited about | | | | * Abbreviations and short forms |
| one's science fair project, then writing an exciting, | | | | * Charts and tables |
| engaging abstract is always suggested. | | | | * Acknowledgements |
| Since a science fair abstract is so short, each section | | | | Given below is an outline to write a science project |
| is usually only one or two sentences long. | | | | abstract: |
| Consequently, every word is important to conveying | | | | * Title |
| message. If a word is boring or vague, it will provide | | | | * Introduction (genera idea about the project) |
| distraction. If a word is not adding something important | | | | * Problem statement and the hypothesis (what is that |
| it should be omitted But, even with the abstract's brief | | | | is to be established) Methodology (process employed, |
| length, don't be afraid to reinforce a key point by | | | | materials used etc. |
| stating it in more than one way or referring to it in | | | | |