Study current research and experimentation on the subject before submitting a presentation abstract. Conference organizers will look for studies or presentations that add to the general body of knowledge and are original.
Develop a plan for study or experiment. If you have not yet completed the study or the experiment, outline what and how you plan to proceed so you can describe the process in your abstract.
Read abstracts and programs from previous conferences. Your abstract not only gains you entry into a conference, but nearly always serves as the presentation summary in the conference program. The abstract will introduce your topic, intrigue the selection committee and draw viewers to your conference session.
Write a clear, concise synopsis of your study. Include important key words, the main idea or claim of the presentation and the highlights of the method you used or will use. Briefly state findings and conclusions or those that are anticipated if your experiment is pending. Follow style guidelines and submission rules, and have someone in the field proofread it.
Eliminate superfluous words such as "it is shown," "it is believed," "is analyzed," "is reported" and "this presentation will show that." Use direct, active statements, and avoid passive tense. Abstracts should be succinct.
Submit your abstract well in advance of deadlines. Meet length requirements, which range from 150 to 350 words. Apply your abstract to the theme of the conference.