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abstract is a stand-alone statement that succinctly
conveys the essential information of a paper, article, document or
book.
There
are two general types of abstracts, informative and descriptive,
each serving different purposes, addressing different audiences,
and containing different kinds of information. Before you begin
writing your abstract, determine which kind of abstract you are
writing and follow the appropriate link above.
- Informative
abstracts describe original research. This is the type
of abstract you will use for your Master's Thesis and Dissertation.
- Descriptive
Abstracts
are general descriptions of the subject covered by a longer document.
This is the type of abstract you will use for field reports, long
papers, business reports, and conference proposals.
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