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Writing Abstracts

Writing an Abstract (George Mason University)
Definitions and examples of abstracts from the Writing Center at George Mason University.
How to Write an Abstract (Carnegie Mellon University)
This webpage from Carnegie Mellon University highlights the parts of an abstract: Motivation, Problem Statement, Approach, Results and Conclusion.
Abstracts
Definitions and examples of abstracts from the Writing Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
How to Write an Abstract Step-by-Step (With Examples)
How to Write an Abstract - Step-by-Step walks through the process of writing effective abstracts. (video)
How to Write a Good Abstract (article)
Andrade C. (2011). How to write a good abstract for a scientific paper or conference presentation. Indian journal of psychiatry, 53(2), 172–175. doi:10.4103/0019-5545.82558

APA In-Text
Learn about APA In-text Citation in this short lesson from the library at Suffolk County Community College.
Quoting Vs Paraphrasing
A short lesson on Quoting vs. Paraphrasing from the library at Suffolk County Community College.
GMU University Libraries APA Tutorial
Overview of APA Citation Style from the University Libraries at George Mason University.

Scientific Writing by Sarah Cocks

ACS Style Guide
In the field of Chemistry, The American Chemical Society (ACS) Style Guide is widely used for citation formating. Print copies can be found in the Libraries under call number QD8.5 .A25.
Citing Sources (Duke)
Information on when and how to cite sources. Includes citation examples for a wide variety of styles (APA, Chicago, MLA, Turabian, etc.).
Council of Science Editors Manual of Scientific Style and Format
Now in its eighth edition, the indispensable reference for authors, editors, publishers, students, and translators in all areas of science and related fields has been fully revised by the Council of Science Editors to reflect today’s best practices in scientific publishing.
OWL from Purdue
Online Writing Lab APA examples

Use Zotero to generate accurate citations and quick bibliographies. Get started with these videos:

Manage Citations: Zotero How To Videos (Beginners guide to Zotero in 6 brief videos)

Do you need a specialized citation style beyond APA, Chicago, or MLA? Check out Zotero's Style Repository for specialized formats.

The Libraries provide workshops to get you started using Zotero. Check the workshop calendar for times and locations.

Need more citation help? Check out the Purdue Online Writing Lab for assistance with citing APA, MLA and Chicago.