Key takeaways
- The Amity BA extended abstract is 3,000–5,000 words, submitted with your guide's resume in Stage 1.
- Six sections required: abstract, hypotheses, literature, methodology, results, and implications.
- The standalone abstract inside it must be 500–1,000 words and work independently of the full report.
Before submitting your full Amity Online BA project report, you must upload an extended abstract of 3,000 to 5,000 words together with your project guide's resume. This Stage 1 document previews your entire study—topic, literature, methodology, findings, and implications—so evaluators can approve your direction before you write 20,000 words. Here is the exact word count, structure, and practical tips for BA students.
Word count breakdown
- Total extended abstract: 3,000–5,000 words
- Standalone abstract section: 500–1,000 words (inside the extended abstract)
- Remaining 2,000–4,500 words across five other sections
Six required sections in order
- 1Abstract (500–1,000 words): a stand-alone overview that helps the reader ascertain the purpose of the project
- 2Study hypotheses or research questions: state what your study aims to test or explore
- 3Literature review: critical analysis of previous research on your BA topic
- 4Research methodology: design, sampling, data collection tools, and analysis approach
- 5Results (theoretical or empirical): interpretation and preliminary findings
- 6Implications of theory and practice: significance for scholarship and real-world application
Suggested word 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
Writing tips for BA extended abstracts
- 1Write the 500–1,000 word abstract last—you will know your findings precisely by then
- 2Literature review: group sources thematically, not chronologically; show the research gap
- 3Methodology: name your design (survey, interview, content analysis, case study) and justify it
- 4For qualitative BA projects, describe coding approach and how themes will be identified
- 5For quantitative projects, specify sample size, instrument, and statistical tests planned
- 6Use APA 6th edition formatting from the start—running head, citations, references
Stage 1 submission checklist
- Extended abstract: 3,000–5,000 words, APA 6th formatted
- Guide resume: postgraduate degree + 10 years experience confirmed
- Both uploaded simultaneously—not on separate days
- Title: 12 words or fewer
- File: PDF or Word, under 2 MB
You receive email confirmation on successful upload. Do not proceed to the full report until Stage 1 is complete.