Video: What Should the Title Page and Abstract Contain in a Research Paper 

The initial parts of your research paper, namely the title page and abstract, are often the factors that decide how the scientific community receives your study. Getting the early sections of your research paper right can make or break your submission, and this video shows you exactly how to do it. Our expert Bonnie Dixon will walk you through a practical manuscript sections checklist to help review your paper quickly and confidently using a simple yes-or-no approach.  

The title page should start with a clear, concise title that actually reflects what your research is about. It’s also important that your provide complete author details, affiliations, and corresponding author information within the title page. Missing these details could lead to unnecessary delays in the publication pipeline or even cause immediate desk rejection.  

When it comes to the abstract, here are the three key aspects to cover: 

• Clearly state your study purpose 
• Highlight key research findings 
• Show why your research matters 

It is crucial that journal-specified word count limits be met while still making your abstract informative and engaging enough to encourage readers to keep reading. Your keyword selection matters too.  

With the right checklist, you can make your title, abstract, and keywords work together to get your research noticed.