Abstract and i ndexing - SlideShare
www.slideshare.net › abstract-and-i-ndexingJan 29, 2014 · An abstract ,simply defines, is a condensation that presents succinctly, the objectives, scope and finding of document. This information usually conveyed together with an indexing system, which further helps to identify document content. An abstract is a rule, is aimed at a specific group of users who either may have easy access to the original ...
Abstracting - SlideShare
https://www.slideshare.net/sheilawebber/abstracting30.09.2013 · Structured abstracts • Use headings to give the abstract a more obvious structure (though all abstracts should have a clear structure) • Normally informative • Research has shown that structured abstracts are quicker to read and understand • When you are writing for a journal, then you will be told which headings to use • We in the Information School will also normally …
Abstracting - SlideShare
www.slideshare.net › sheilawebber › abstractingSep 30, 2013 · Abstracting a document • Use grammatically correct sentences: short and clear, rather than long and intricate • Make it readable (can do readability tests) • Avoid ambiguity • Use terminology appropriate to target audience • Do not add your own interpretation • The abstract should make sense on its own Sheila Webber, 2013 17.