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The Abstract should (1) state the principal objectives and scope of the investigation, (2) describe the methods employed, (3) summarize the results, and (4) state the principal conclusions. The importance of the conclusions is indicated by the fact that they are often given three times: once in the Abstract, again in the Introduction, and again (in more detail probably) in the Discussion.
Most or all of the Abstract should be written in the past tense, because it refers to work done.
Chapter 9, How to Prepare the Abstract, taken from How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Robert A. Day and Barbara Gastel. (p. 53)
When writing the Abstract, examine every word carefully. If you can tell your story in 100 words, do not use 200. ... Of more importance to you, the use of clear, significant words will impress editors and reviewers (not to mention readers) whereas the use of abstruse, verbose constructions might well contribute to a check in the "reject" box on the review form. (p. 55)
Suggested first sentence: This paper examined how luxury brands sustain their prestige value even as companies expand their licensing business and revealed the importance of brand communication in the field of licensing.
Das Fehlen von transition words bedeutet, dass der Text sehr holprig wirkt. Die Sätze sollen aneinander verkettet werden, so dass der Leser von einem Satz zum nächsten geführt wird, ohne auf die Nase zu fallen. Kurz gesagt, wenn Du einen Satz mit "field of licensing" beendest, soll der Anfang des nächsten Satzes sich direkt oder indirekt beziehen. So ein Bezug hilft dem Leser weiter. Und den Leser/Redakteur möchtest Du bestimmt nicht irritieren.
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