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Abstract feedback
Word count, the five moves, and the sentences to fix. Feedback only; it never rewrites your abstract.
Paste your abstract and this tool checks three things: the word count against your limit, whether it covers the five moves of an abstract (background, aim, method, result and conclusion), and up to five specific sentences to fix. It quotes your own words for each point, and the rewriting stays with you.
Editors and examiners often read the abstract and nothing else before deciding what to do next. The most common problems are easy to miss in your own writing: no numbers in the results, an aim that doesn’t match the result, or an abbreviation left undefined.
Method
How this tool works
The word count is worked out on our server, by counting the words between spaces, because AI models count words badly. It may differ by a few words from Word’s count, for example with hyphenated terms. Everything else comes from OpenAI’s gpt-4o-mini model, which receives your abstract with our instructions.
The instructions ask it to check each of the five moves once, and for every move it finds, to quote the exact sentence or phrase that does the job. It then lists up to five specific problems: vague claims, results without numbers, undefined abbreviations, jargon, a mismatch between aim and result, or repetition. The instructions forbid rewriting any sentence and forbid inventing facts about your study.
The reply must follow a fixed structure, and our server checks it before you see it. A malformed reply shows a plain message and doesn’t use up a check. Each visitor gets 3 free AI checks a day across our AI tools, and the same abstract on the same day is answered from the saved result for free. The answer quotes parts of your abstract, so it is kept for up to two days, locked with a key made from your text, so only someone who already has the text can read it. Our guide to writing an abstract explains each move with examples.
Limits
What this tool can’t do
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is my text stored?
No. Your abstract is sent to OpenAI to produce the feedback and isn’t saved on our server. We keep the answer for up to two days so that checking the same abstract again is free. It quotes parts of your abstract, so it is locked with a key made from your text and can’t be read without the abstract itself.
Why only 3 a day?
Each check has a small running cost, and we keep the tools free with no sign-up. The daily limit keeps them open to everyone. Same-day repeats of the same text and failed checks don’t count. Fix everything the first check raises before running a second.
Is using this allowed by my university?
The tool gives feedback, and you make the changes in your own words. That is generally accepted, but rules differ between universities and journals. Our guide on using AI tools in your PhD explains the usual lines.
Why does my word count differ from Word’s?
Tools count hyphenated words, numbers and symbols differently. The difference is usually a few words. If you are close to the limit, use the count your journal or university uses.
Does every abstract need a background sentence?
Most do, but it should be one sentence, not a paragraph. Some journals with strict word limits prefer to start with the aim. Look at recent abstracts in your target journal.
Can someone review my whole paper?
Yes. Our research paper writing support covers structure, clarity and journal fit, with you as the author throughout. The first consultation is free.
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Related guides and services
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The four moves every abstract makes, word limits, and a weak-versus-strong example.
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Your finished paper, formatted and checked against the target journal’s rules before a desk editor sees it.
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