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:

 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!