The Abstract Way to Concrete Writing

Andrew K. Clark University of Alberta

Abstract

Instruction in the writing of abstracts is of growing importance for technical writers, both as a valuable skill in its own right and for the beneficial side effects on other writing competencies. A proposed unit on abstract writing includes activities relevant to the abstract as a distinct writing form and assignments on writing an effective informative abstract.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1981-04-01
DOI
10.2190/vg7k-rxbp-d8aj-qd3g
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