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Which of the following is the purpose of an abstract?
Which of the following is the purpose of an abstract?
- To compile a body of literature for a specific subject
- To analyze the main findings of a thesis
- To contain more sensitive information than an executive summary
- To provide a brief summary of a research article (correct)
Where does an abstract usually appear in a manuscript or typescript?
Where does an abstract usually appear in a manuscript or typescript?
- In the middle
- At the beginning (correct)
- At the end
- In the appendix
What are abstracting and indexing services aimed at?
What are abstracting and indexing services aimed at?
- Analyzing the main findings of a research article
- Providing a brief summary of a thesis
- Containing more sensitive information than an executive summary
- Compiling a body of literature for a specific subject (correct)
What are the terms 'précis' and 'synopsis' used to refer to in some publications?
What are the terms 'précis' and 'synopsis' used to refer to in some publications?
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How does an executive summary differ from an abstract in management reports?
How does an executive summary differ from an abstract in management reports?
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