Preparing an Abstract
An abstract is a summary or synopsis of an article in a journal or magazine. The
purpose of preparing an abstract is to acquaint you with scientific literature and to
expose you to current topics in biology.
Special Instructions:
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Articles to be abstracted must be at least two pages (text) in length.
Work cited must be included at the top of the abstract page.
Triple space between the citation & the start of your paper
Abstracts must be handwritten and at least two and a half pages in length. (DO
NOT WRITE ON THE BACK!)
Write your name and period at the top of the abstract.
PreAP Biology Articles to Abstract
1. Stem Cell Research
AUGUST 24
2. Anton Van Leeuwenhoek SEPTEMBER 7
3. RNA Interference OCTOBER 5
4. Dying To See
NOVEMBER 2
5. Genomes for All DECEMBER 7
6. Insect Repellants JANUARY 11
7. Battle of the Hermaphrodites FEBRUARY 1
8. An Endangered Species in the Stomach
MARCH
9. Racing for Sam - Progeria
APRIL 4
10. Chasing the Swine Flu
MAY 2
7
MLA STYLE PERIODICAL CITATION:
Author. "Title of Article." Title of Magazine Date: Page(s).
EXAMPLE:
Milton, Katherine. "Diet and Primate Evolution." Scientific American” August 1993: 86-94.
WEB PAGE:
Fire, Andrew and Craig Mello. "RNA Interference." Official Site of the Nobel Prize, 2006. Web.
<http://www.nobelprize.org.>
Abstracts DUE the 1st Wednesday of each month September – May (2
in January – 1st and 3rd Wednesday)