An abstract is a short statement of the contents of a report , paper, or other document. The abstract introduces the subject matter, tells what was done, and presents selected results. An abstract describes succinctly your work. It should consist of one paragraph written in complete sentences. It seldom exceeds one double-spaced page.
Most abstracts are a half page and confined to a designated space provided.
Write the abstract last. Include the title of the project. Write from the point of view of the author and not from that of an outside reviewer or observer. Use all the space allotted. For abstracting your own work, use your outline.