Abstracts for Research Articulation

Mathematics

The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences

This classic essay by Eugene Wigner is a model of clarity and logical structure, articulating the surprising power of mathematics to describe physical reality. The abstract succinctly introduces the philosophical question, outlines the essay’s approach, and previews the main argument, all in a concise and engaging manner.

Physics

Observation of Gravitational Waves from a Binary Black Hole Merger

The LIGO collaboration’s abstract is a model for scientific communication: it clearly states the discovery, the methods, the significance, and the implications, all within a single paragraph. The structure moves logically from background to result to impact, making it easy for readers from any field to grasp the breakthrough.

Chemistry

Metal–Organic Frameworks for Water Harvesting from Air

This abstract demonstrates how to articulate a problem, summarize a novel solution, and preview results and applications. The structure is tight: background, method, results, and significance—each in a single, well-crafted sentence.

Biology

Genomic Evidence for the Evolutionary Origin of Placentas in Mammals

This Nature article abstract highlights the research question, methodology, main findings, and broader implications. The articulation is precise, and the structure ensures any reader can follow the scientific narrative from motivation to conclusion.

Engineering

Design and Field Testing of a Solar-Powered Water Purification System for Rural Communities

This abstract exemplifies clarity in engineering writing: it introduces the problem, describes the technical solution, reports real-world results, and concludes with the system’s broader impact. The structure is direct and outcome-focused.

Psychology

Mindfulness Practice Leads to Increases in Regional Brain Gray Matter Density

The abstract for this influential study clearly outlines the research question, methodology, key findings, and their significance for the field. It is a great example of concise, accessible scientific writing in psychology.

Medicine

Efficacy and Safety of the mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine

This New England Journal of Medicine abstract is a model of medical research communication, presenting the background, methods, results, and conclusions in a logical, easy-to-follow sequence. The articulation is clear and the structure is universally adopted in clinical research.

Arts

Community Murals and Urban Transformation: The Role of Public Art in City Revitalization

This abstract demonstrates how to frame a research question in the arts, summarize methodology (case studies and interviews), and preview the main findings and implications for urban policy. The structure is engaging and accessible.

Humanities

Magical Realism in Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude

This abstract exemplifies humanities writing: it introduces the literary work, outlines the analytical approach, and previews the main argument and its significance. The articulation and structure make the abstract both inviting and informative.