The Dissertation Office maintains the format requirements for your manuscript, but for general guidance in preparing an abstract we recommend contacting the GC Writing Center. They offer appointments for writing consultations; learn more on their website.

We also have several writing guides available in the library's collection. Some of the guidance will depend on your discipline, but here is one example: a chapter called "Writing the Abstract" from the ebook, The Complete Researcher: A Practical Guide for Graduate Students and Early Career Professionals.