This document provides guidance on writing an abstract by outlining the key components it should contain such as the purpose and scope of the work, the methodology used, the main results, and the implications. It advises including the question or problem being addressed, discussing any models or procedures used as well as any evidence found, and summarizing the overall data and consequences of the research in a neutral tone.

2.  Not a summary of work
 Concisely and clearly convey information
about the written work
 Informational or Descriptive type

3.  Purpose and Scope
 Methodology
 Results
 Implications
 Works Cited / Consulted

4.  Why are you writing?
 Ensure you focus on your own writing, not the
works you derive from
 What is the general topic?
 What is your specific focus?
 What question or problem is being addressed?

5.  Why is your work valid?
 What known models or procedures did you
use?
 What evidence arose in the study?

6.  Generalized data which indicates results
 Consequences of the research
 Be neutral in discussion
 Explain your opinion in your paper, not the abstract

7.  How do the results translate to action?
 What changes do you feel should be
implemented?
 Your work has consequences. What are they?

8.  http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/abstr
acts/
 http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/comp2/ab
stract.htm