Abstracts should explain research to a broad audience, non expert in your field in layman's terms
Specific Requirements:
- Abstract titles should be brief and should reflect the content of the abstract
- Author's name and affiliation should appear below the tittle
- Abstracts should have a maximum of 200 words (body of abstract)
- Language: Write abstract in layman’s terms. Use plain language appropriate for an intelligent but non-scientific audience. Avoid scientific jargon and use everyday English words instead of complex words
- Structure: The text should be easy to read, use short and clear sentences. Avoid complex grammatical structures and use concrete everyday examples whenever possible
- Comprehension, Background & Key Results: Logical sequence of the research is key for comprehension. Provide an appropriate background to understand the research question, its relevance and the key findings in a concise and complete way that people outside the field can understand (answer why, how and what)
Not sure how to write a text in layman's terms? Check eLIfe's guide how to write plain abstracts for more detailed guidelines and examples!
The best 15 abstracts will be selected by a team of experts in science communication and will be invited to give a talk on the day of the Symposium
Speakers will be announced by May 20th!