Preap Articles - BIOLOGY JUNCTION

PreAP Biology Articles to 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.

Stem Cell Research	Insect Repellants
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek	Battle of the Hermaphrodites
RNA Interference	An Endangered Species in the Stomach – The Bacteria Behind Ulcers
Dying To See	Racing For Sam – Progeria
Genomes for All	Chasing the Swine Flu

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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 1st Wednesday of each month August – May.
(Two abstracts due in January – first & 3rd Tuesday.)