The document provides guidelines for writing an effective abstract for a research paper. It explains that an abstract is a short summary of the main topics covered in the document. There are two types of abstracts: indicative and informative. An indicative abstract lists the topics discussed, while an informative abstract provides both qualitative and quantitative details about the document's purpose, scope, methodology, results, and conclusion. An abstract should be a single paragraph written in past tense between 150-300 words. It should not include the author's name and should end with at least 5 keywords. The document also provides tips for creating an outline, such as reading the text, identifying key ideas, organizing them logically, and avoiding unnecessary words or repeated sentences.