The informative abstract

describes the main document and appears just after the title page.

presents the message of the main text and appears just after the title page.

summarizes the full document and appears at the very end.

gives an outline of the document and appears before the title page.

Any of the answers is correct.

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The best type of abstract for readers who don't have time to read the full report and who want writers to help guide their thinking is

		an informative abstract.
		a closing summary.
		a descriptive abstract.
		an executive abstract.
		either b or c. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

When preparing a summary, you should

		begin composing the summary before reading the entire document.
		use direct quotations liberally.
		underline essential material as you read.
		verify that you have preserved the original message.
		c and d. ---------------------------------------------- Never assume that global audiences will understand certain facts that you consider common knowledge. True or false