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Creating powerful abstracts is therefore crucial to entice readers and to make sure they keep reading.<\/p>\n<h2>Do I need to write an abstract in APA style?<\/h2>\n<p>Student papers do not generally require one, unless teachers and professors specifically ask to have them included.<br \/>\nIn case you need one, we\u2019ve compiled a few suggestions to make sure your abstract has a powerful effect:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to write an abstract in APA style<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You should dedicate an entire page to the abstract.<\/li>\n<li>It should be located directly after the title page.<\/li>\n<li>The first line of the page should include the word \u201cAbstract\u201d. It should be centered and boldened.<\/li>\n<li>Your abstract should summarize your entire paper but should remain concise and to the point. Keeping it under 10 sentences (or 250 words) is a good rule of thumb.<\/li>\n<li>Favor the active voice (\u201cThe team observed the reaction\u201d) as opposed to the passive voice (\u201cThe reaction was observed\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text] Why write an abstract? 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