Write an Abstract That Covers the Argument
Added 2026-11-04
Problem, method, finding, limitation — leave one out and you will be asked.
I need an abstract for a report or paper (content below). Write four sentences: 1) the problem and why it matters; 2) the method or data used; 3) the main finding, with a key number; 4) the boundary or limitation of the conclusion. No phrases like "this paper aims to"; keep each sentence under 30 words; a reader should be able to decide from the abstract alone whether to read on.
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How to use
摘要的任务是让读者决定「要不要读」，不是概述全文。
Try tweaking it
- Ask for three openings in different tones, then pick one.
- Replace "make it better" with concrete limits: length, reader, facts to keep.
What you should get
- A publishable draft, not an outline
- A short changelog: what changed and why
Common mistakes
- Letting it guess the facts, so plausible-looking sources get invented.
- Dumping the whole text with just "polish it" — the result still has no point.
How to check the output
- The conclusion comes first; deleting the opening paragraph does not break it.
- Every fact, number and quote traces back to the source text.
Where it works
- Good for: turning a rambling draft into a conclusion-first, shorter version.
- Watch out: keep sources and figures verbatim — do not let it invent citations.