Nikki Johnson's abstract as a model

PARAGRAPH 1
* The problem/focus of research
* Findings of the research that answer the problem
* Thesis/outcome of the dialogue



PARAGRAPH 2
* shortcoming of existing research/approach
* how this project fills that void methodologically and substantively
* includes statement of research questions and the hope of PT dialogue between findings and tradition

PARAGRAPH 3
* summary of lit review
* implications of lit review; again highlighting the need for your research

PARAGRAPH 4
* summary of field research sources and findings
* how field research points back to central problem

PARAGRAPH 5
* description of PT dialogue and its outcome; restatement of the thesis now that it has been proven
* implications of the study for ministry practice