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 in the right
corner.
PreAP Biology Articles to Abstract
1. Florida Gators
SEPTEMBER 5
2. Can Cancer Tumors Be Starved OCTOBER 3
3. How Do Geckos Defy Gravity NOVEMBER 7
4. Harming Amphibians DECEMBER 5
5. Lizards Breathe Deep
JANUARY 9
6. Tropical Songbirds
JANUARY 23
7. Plant’s Toxic Metals
FEBRUARY 6
8. Plant Root Development
MARCH 6
9. Evolution In Action
APRIL 3
10. Honeybees Keep Cool
MAY 1
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.
Abstracts DUE the 1st Wednesday of each month September –
May with two due in January on the first and third
Wednesday!