Abstracts
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An abstract is a brief summary of a document (200 words or less usually) such as an article or report. This is written in your own words and does not include quotes from the original.
The purpose is to help those already familiar with the subject determine whether or not they want/need to read the full document.
Learning how to write an abstract is important for students, academics, and reserachers, but many other professionals also need to learn how to write an abstract.
The purpose is to help those already familiar with the subject determine whether or not they want/need to read the full document.
Learning how to write an abstract is important for students, academics, and reserachers, but many other professionals also need to learn how to write an abstract.
“An abstract expresses the main claim and argument of a paper.”
Two kinds of abstract
Descriptive -- describes the information included - often a simple list although written in paragraph form. Descriptive abstracts are more about structure
Informative -- reports the major findings. This is often the default abstract (if you know you need one
but aren't sure go with informative vs. descriptive. Informative abstracts are about substance.
Informative -- reports the major findings. This is often the default abstract (if you know you need one
but aren't sure go with informative vs. descriptive. Informative abstracts are about substance.
More abstract tips
- How To Write An Abstract
- The Writing Center Guide to Writing an Abstract
- The Writing Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- What is an abstract?
- LEO Writing Abstracts
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- ASHSSS: How to Write an Abstract
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- How to write an abstract, by Kenneth A. Small
- Writing Center - Writing the Abstract
- Writing the Abstract
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