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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