Since the abstract is the first section of a paper, it should be written first, that is, before you write your paper.
举一反三
- An abstract is usually written before the entire paper is done.
- You'd better draft your abstract before you have written a full draft of the paper.
- It's better to write a title after you've written your paper and abstract.
- The abstract should be writtten before the paper is done.
- 中国大学MOOC: An abstract is usually written before the entire paper is done.