Differentiate between Abstract and Summary.

ABSTRACT

It is shorter than a summary. An abstract is written to highlight the purpose, scope, and significance of a work. Abstracts are usually seen published along with a research article in journals and magazines.

Summary

A summary is often written and included in the reports prepared by professionals. Summaries are also written to briefly present the main findings of a study, a journalistic article, or a geographical survey. Whatever may be the purpose, a summary is quite useful as it presents the entire matter in a nutshell. While writing a summary, the author does not add, develop, or delete any idea. A summary is often short of examples and illustrations, and emphasizes the main arguments and conclusions of the original. More often than not, it follows the sequence of the ideas as expressed in the original and detailed work.