TOTBİD Derleme Dergisi

TOTBİD Derleme Dergisi

2025, Cilt 24, Sayı, 5     (Sayfalar: 456-460)

Key considerations in title and abstract writing

Murat Yüncü 1, Aliekber Yapar 2

1 Elmalı Devlet Hastanesi, Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kliniği, Antalya
2 Antalya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kliniği, Antalya

DOI: 10.5578/totbid.derleme.dergisi.2025.66
Görüntüleme: 31
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İndirme : 46

The title and abstract are among the most critical components of an academic paper, serving as key elements in conveying the scope and purpose of the work to potential readers. The title should accurately summarize the essence of the article, maintaining clarity, brevity, formativeness, and precision, while avoiding ambiguity or misdirection. Ideally, the title should not exceed 12 words or approximately 100 characters. Strategically incorporating keywords into the title significantly enhances the article`s visibility in academic databases and search engines. The title must also comply with the journal`s stylistic and structural requirements and is best finalized after the manuscript`s content has been fully developed. Using a question format can be an effective strategy to attract the target audience`s attention. The abstract provides a concise representation of the manuscript and plays a pivotal role in the peer review and acceptance process. It should clearly and succinctly convey the study`s objectives, key findings, and conclusions. While detailed enough to provide a comprehensive overview, it must adhere to the standard word limit of 200-250 words. The use of technical jargon should be minimized to ensure accessibility to a broad audience. The abstract should not include unnecessary details or information absent from the main text. Attention to grammar, syntax, and punctuation is critical to uphold its academic quality. The title and abstract serve as the author`s showcase in scientific communication. A compelling abstract not only provides an overview of the manuscript but also serves as a fundamental guide for editors and reviewers, ensuring the article reaches a wider audience within the scientific community.

Anahtar Kelimeler : title; summary; scientific communication; academic article