Abstract Type
The Abstract Type maintenance document is used to define the numeric codes and textual description values used in the system. These abstracts are present in the Proposal Development module and are used to support providing text to certain sponsor forms..
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Existing Value Modification: Existing values can be edited as long as the description is synonmous with the original term. You can add new values. You should not delete existing values. |
Document Layout
Figure 1713 Abstract Type Maintenance Document Example
Edit Abstract Types Section
The Edit Abstract Types section of the Abstract Type maintenance document is a unique section that allows you to specify and maintain the details associated with the reference table record in fields.
Table 721 Abstract Type Maintenance Document - Edit Abstract Types Section Field Descriptions
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Abstract Type |
Required. Enter the alphanumeric code value that is to be used to identify and reference this individual type of abstract. |
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Description |
Required. Enter a textual name for the abstract
type that uniquely represents a summarized explanation of its meaning
and/or purpose (for example, a title, several words separated by spaces,
or a short phrase). The abstract, or project summary, is a concise,
clear, and brief description of the project. It should outline the
problem, the objectives, expected outcomes, including significance of the
project to the field being studied. The abstract is usually written in
less technical language than the proposal narrative. Click the add note
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view/edit/paste text in a new browser window, then click the continue
button to return to the text entry field in the
document.Examples
Figure 1714 Abstract Type Maintenance Document Example Values