How do you write the Conclusion in an Abstract for a literary Thesis paper at the Master's degree level?Hello,Jane Austen's three novels: I have to...

In an academic Thesis paper Abstract, the last portion explains what results you found and what your results mean, which includes your Conclusion. Assuming that you have done enough research to know--at least generally--how the twin ideas of sense and self-restraint are demonstrated in Emma, Pride and Prejudice, and Sense and Sensibility, then the final portion of your Abstract will give a broad overview of what you write in your Thesis Conclusion, which reflects back on your Introduction with reference to what you have proven in your entire Thesis paper (differentiating from "thesis statement").

Based on what you say, you are at the beginning stages and are writing a pre-composition Abstract. Therefore, your Conclusion, summarized in your Abstract, can only be a "best guess." Even if you've done initial research and you have your thesis statement (the idea you will prove or disprove) in mind, your in-depth research may shed new light on your project and thereby modify your Conclusion.

So, two things: (1) your initial Abstract will explain your Thesis Conclusion in light of what you expect you will find and what you expect it will mean; (2) according to standard university guidelines, after the completion of your Thesis, you will rewrite your Abstract in its final form to take into account modifications that may arise as a result of in-depth research.

[For more information, see Write the summary/abstract, Monash University.]