abstract sections
[ˈæbstrækt ˈsɛkʃənz]
nounpl: abstract sections
seções abstratas
1. Parts of an academic or technical document that present summarized, generalized, or theoretically derived information rather than concrete details or empirical data
The abstract sections of the research paper outlined the main theories without specific case studies.
As seções abstratas do artigo de pesquisa delinearam as principais teorias sem estudos de caso específicos.
2. Portions of a text or document dealing with conceptual, non-representational, or theoretical content
The philosophy textbook's abstract sections were difficult to understand without prior knowledge.
As seções abstratas do livro de filosofia eram difíceis de entender sem conhecimento prévio.
3. In academic writing, the introductory sections that summarize research findings, methodologies, or theoretical frameworks
Students should focus on the abstract sections first to grasp the paper's main argument.
Os alunos devem focar nas seções abstratas primeiro para compreender o argumento principal do artigo.
This term is predominantly used in academic and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian universities, 'seções abstratas' is standard terminology when discussing academic papers, theses, and research documentation. The concept reflects the importance of summarizing complex ideas in scholarly work, which is valued across both cultures' educational systems.
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