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Abstract

A brief summary of a research article, book, report, conference proceedings etc. It usually covers essential information about a particular subject.

Annotation

A note added by way of explanation to a text.


 

 

Archives

An accumulation of historical records and are usually primary source documents.

Archives are records of enduring value, selected for permanent preservation; non-book material including audio-visual records and digital records, as well as unpublished paper records.  Archives (the records) will generally be preserved in an archival repository (online or a physical building/space) …….. also known as "the archives".

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