Journal articles, abstract keywords

Keywords A list of keywords is not included in a conference abstract (as it is in a journal article abstract), but it is wise to use keywords in the abstract text and title. The inclusion of keywords facilitates electronic searches, making the work more accessible to others interested in your held. 

The IMRD format, together with the finer organizational structure (moves) and language of the journal article, helps readers quickly locate the content that they seek. As a developing writer, it is important that you learn to present your content in these expected ways and places. As readers scan your paper, they should be able to quickly locate your topic, the nature of your work, the methods you used, and your conclusions. The use of keywords in your title and abstract and throughout the body of your paper is especially important. Because so many scientists now turn to computer-based technologies and search engines to find pertinent and current information, if you fail to use expected keywords, your work may be missed even if relevant. 

Each reference is indexed so that retrieval can be by title of the article or publication by authors, both personal and corporate and by journal title. Publisher, data publication and pagination are also given. Where the title is inadequate, extra keywords are added to describe the document more fully. All journal articles have an abstract of up to 100 words. One of the advantages of using computerized information services is that, for an individual with a particular subject interest, a profile or key words can be logged into the computer, and regular access to the relevant database, using these keywords or profile, will produce a printout of any new items on that particular subject. This saves much research time and effort. ... 

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