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Abstract vs. Executive Summary

This document compares and contrasts an informative abstract versus an executive summary. An informative abstract discusses the purpose, methodology, main results, and conclusion of a report in 10% of the report's length, following the organization of the original report and using its phrasing. In contrast, an executive summary is a concise paraphrase of the main points of a report, potentially longer in length, not following the report's organization, highlighting key points that could include financial implications to help decision makers.

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Abstract vs. Executive Summary

This document compares and contrasts an informative abstract versus an executive summary. An informative abstract discusses the purpose, methodology, main results, and conclusion of a report in 10% of the report's length, following the organization of the original report and using its phrasing. In contrast, an executive summary is a concise paraphrase of the main points of a report, potentially longer in length, not following the report's organization, highlighting key points that could include financial implications to help decision makers.

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ENG 305 Abstract vs.

Executive summary
Dr. Tara Al-Hadithy
Fall 2015-2016

Informative Abstract (e-text p.279) Executive Summary (e-text p.280)

Discusses the purpose, main point, It is a concise paraphrase of the


methodology, main results, and original report. It discusses the main
conclusion and recommendation points of the report more extensively
since it includes financial implications
or information that helps decision
makers
Is usually 10% of the report Could be very long
Follows the organization of the report Does not follow the organization of
the report. It paraphrases the report
and organizes the information to
highlight the key points. Can use
bullets.
Usually retains the phrasing of the Does not use the exact phrasing of the
original report report
Can substitute for the report It can stand alone, apart from the rest
of the report

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