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Information Analysis and Repackaging

Notes 13.5 Summary

• Abstracts, like all summaries, cover the main points of a piece of writing.
• A work plan is an argument. An argument is a logical order of linked statements, where each
one is logically derived from its previous one.
• A work plan is a necessary tool for planning, executing, implementation and monitoring any
project, or any ordered set of activities, a project or a programme.

13.6 Keywords

Abstract : Covers the main points of the writing.
Argument : Is a logical order of linked statements.

13.7 Review Questions

1. Define an abstract.
2. Explain types of abstracts.
3. What is a work plan and an argument?
4. What is abstract service?

Answers: Self Assessment

1. (a) Abstracts 2. (a) Descriptive abstracts 3. (c) Critical abstracts
4. (b) Structured abstracts 5. (a) Patent abstracts.

13.8 Further Readings

Atherton, P. Handbook of information systems and services. Paris: UNESCO, 1977.
Saracevic, T and Wood JS: Consolidation of information: A Handbook of evaluation,
Restructuring and Repackaging of Scientific and technical Information, Paris: UNESCO,
1981.
Seetharama, S. Information consolidation and Repackaging, New Delhi. ESS ESS 1997.

Online links http://www.mhhe.com/mayfieldpub/tsw/workplan.htm
www.en.wikipedia.org

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