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Introduction

Definition of Abstract

Purposes for Abstracts

Types of Abstracts

Bibliographic Citation or Identification

Processes for Writing Abstracts

Key Issues in Preparing Abstracts

Concise, Accurate Statement of the Main Idea

Condensing Information for Non-research Papers

Condensing Information for Research Papers

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Abstracts in Specific Disciplines

Additional Resources

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The biggest problem writers run into when beginning an abstract is providing enough accurate information to convey an article's main idea without providing more detail than is needed. To test your ability to judge conciseness, click "Start Test" below, read the detailed summary, and then judge sample restatements of the main idea.

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