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    An abstract, précis, or summary is a condensed version of a larger work that presents only the key ideas. There are two main types: descriptive abstracts that pique interest without revealing content, and summative abstracts that present major findings and ideas. A research abstract is typically 150-300 words, structured with sections on rationale (20%), research problems (10%), methodology (20%), and major findings (40%). The document provides guidance on writing abstracts and summarizes, including exercises to practice.

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    An abstract, précis, or summary is a condensed version of a larger work that presents only the key ideas. There are two main types: descriptive abstracts that pique interest without revealing content, and summative abstracts that present major findings and ideas. A research abstract is typically 150-300 words, structured with sections on rationale (20%), research problems (10%), methodology (20%), and major findings (40%). The document provides guidance on writing abstracts and summarizes, including exercises to practice.

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    An abstract, précis, or summary is a condensed version of a larger work that presents only the key ideas. There are two main types: descriptive abstracts that pique interest without revealing content, and summative abstracts that present major findings and ideas. A research abstract is typically 150-300 words, structured with sections on rationale (20%), research problems (10%), methodology (20%), and major findings (40%). The document provides guidance on writing abstracts and summarizes, including exercises to practice.

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    An abstract, précis, or summary is a condensed version of a larger work that presents only the key ideas. There are two main types: descriptive abstracts that pique interest without revealing content, and summative abstracts that present major findings and ideas. A research abstract is typically 150-300 words, structured with sections on rationale (20%), research problems (10%), methodology (20%), and major findings (40%). The document provides guidance on writing abstracts and summarizes, including exercises to practice.

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    Essential Writing Skills

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    Writing an Abstract,
    Précis or Summary
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    What is an Abstract, Precis or Summary?

    • Technically, they are all the same.


    • Precisely condense a larger work to present only the key ideas
    Types of Abstract

    • Descriptive – do not give away the actual content, pique the


    interest of the target audience
    Examples: pub. Companies, libraries, movie catalogue

    • Summative – present the key ideas and major findings of a study


    Structure of a Research Abstract

    • Usually 150-300 words, no citation, no specific result statistics,


    last to be written
    • Rationale (20%)
    • Research Problems (10%)
    • Methodology (20%)
    • Major findings (40%)
    Let’s Practice

    • Evaluate the summarized text in Exercise I on pp 128-130


    Homework

    • Answer the questions in Exercise II - B

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