Abstract:

Descriptive

Purpose & Audience

Content & Format
Style conventions Suggested Process


A Descriptive Abstract
is a general description of the subject covered by a longer document; it is used for field reports, long papers, business reports, conference proposals, and books.

This is the type of abstract normally required for technical reports and class presentations.

A good descriptive abstract is developed with close attention to purpose & audience, content & format, and style conventions. For more detail, follow the above links.