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Q&A Difference between an 'Abstract' and an 'Introduction' in a feature article?

I have to write a feature article for school. However, I'm confused how an abstract [a summary of my points] is different to an intro [Where you outline the points you're going to be elaborating in...

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by user3289740‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Question essay introduction
#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T03:23:21Z (almost 5 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/10375
License name: CC BY-SA 3.0
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#2: Initial revision by user avatar user3289740‭ · 2019-12-08T03:23:21Z (almost 5 years ago)
I have to write a feature article for school. However, I'm confused how an abstract [a summary of my points] is different to an intro [Where you outline the points you're going to be elaborating in the body paragraphs]

Original Example:

Title:

> Single Mothers, ‘the damaged goods’ of society?

Abstract:

> They’re the unrepresented minorities in our society. Victims of social prejudice, these women are marginalised in media as a whole different class of people. They’re irresponsible sluts; ‘the damaged goods’. They’re woefully incapable of raising a baby with morals. They’re dependent; Work-shy-unambitious class of beings who only live off well-fare. Sadly, they’re the Single Mothers of our society.

Introduction: Confused! Shouldn't my 'abstract' text be my introduction paragraph?!

UPDATE: Remember that I am NOT writing a research paper, rather, a persuasive article, when writing your answers please.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2014-02-22T00:39:02Z (over 10 years ago)
Original score: 8