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.
Write your name and period at the top of the abstract.
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 are due the first Tuesday of
each.