College Composition / Unit 26 CMP 0641 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Abstracts
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The idea
An abstract is a brief summary of a paper's purpose, methods and findings, placed on its own page after the title page.
In practice
When required, the word Abstract appears bold and centered at the top of the page, and the summary begins below it.
Where people slip
Many student papers do not require an abstract; include one when your instructor asks for it.
Your place on the trail
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