Key takeaways
- The extended abstract is 3,000–5,000 words—not a short summary but a structured mini-report.
- Six required sections including a standalone abstract of 500–1,000 words.
- Submitted in Stage 1 with the project guide's resume; APA 6th edition formatting required.
The extended abstract in an Amity Online BA project is a 3,000 to 5,000 word Stage 1 document that previews your entire study before you submit the full 15,000–30,000 word report. It is not a regular abstract—it is a structured document with six required sections, submitted together with your project guide's resume. Evaluators use it to assess topic originality, methodology, and feasibility.
Short answer
- What it is: a structured preview of your full BA project
- Word count: 3,000–5,000 words total
- Standalone abstract inside it: 500–1,000 words
- When submitted: Stage 1 (before full report)
- Submitted with: project guide resume
- Format: APA 6th edition, Times New Roman 12 pt, running head
Six required sections
- 1Abstract (500–1,000 words): stand-alone overview of the entire project
- 2Study hypotheses or research questions (if applicable)
- 3Literature review: critical analysis of prior research
- 4Research methodology: design, sampling, data collection, and analysis
- 5Results: theoretical or empirical interpretation
- 6Implications of theory and practice
Extended abstract vs regular abstract
- Regular journal abstract: typically 150–300 words
- Amity extended abstract: 3,000–5,000 words covering the whole study
- Inner standalone abstract: 500–1,000 words—a complete summary on its own
- Full BA report abstract (inside report): separate from the extended abstract document
Word count allocation for BA projects
- Standalone abstract: 500–1,000 words
- Hypotheses / research questions: 200–400 words
- Literature review: 800–1,200 words
- Methodology: 700–1,000 words
- Results: 600–900 words
- Implications: 400–600 words
Format requirements
- APA Style, 6th edition
- Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced
- 1-inch margins, running head on every page
- American spellings
- File: PDF or Word, max 2 MB
Related questions
- Is the extended abstract the same as the full report? No—it is a separate Stage 1 upload.
- Does it need a plagiarism report? The official requirement specifies plagiarism report with the full report in Stage 2.
- Can you change your topic after Stage 1? Ensure originality from the start to avoid rejection at later stages.