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Tenopir, Carol; Jacso, Peter – Online, 1993
Reviews the factors to be considered in evaluating abstracts. Types of abstracts, content, length, writing style, comprehensive criteria for abstracts, readability, readability testing, compatibility with ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards, and informativeness are among the topics covered. (12 references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Abstracting, Abstracts, Evaluation Criteria, Indexes
Peer reviewedMetoyer-Duran, Cheryl – College and Research Libraries, 1993
Describes a study that examined the readability of papers "College and Research Libraries" accepted, rejected, and published for 1990 and 1991. Results showing a statistically significant difference for the text of papers but not for abstracts are reported, and topics for further research are suggested. (Contains six references.) (EAM)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Libraries, Difficulty Level, Higher Education
