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. Stem Cell Research SEPTEMBER 1
2. Anton Van Leeuwenhoek OCTOBER 6
3. RNA Interference NOVEMBER 3
4. Dying To See
DECEMBER 1
5. Genomes for All
JANUARY 5
6. Insect Repellants JANUARY 19
7. Battle of the Hermaphrodites
FEBRUARY 2
8. An Endangered Species in the Stomach
MARCH 2
9. Genomes for All
APRIL 6
10. Chasing the Swine Flu
MAY 4
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