Peanut Butter Jelly Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Do we need both? If we do, what is the difference between them.And another question. What citation format is preffered for science EEs. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfit Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 yes, both are crucial elements.the introduction is where all of your background info is placed for your paper, as well as your thesis.the abstract is a synopsis/summary of the entire paper, including your thesis and the conclusion you came to.(generally written once you've written the EE).format, as far as i know, should be MLA. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Glau Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 MLA or APA, either works. Just stay consistent throughout the entire essay. You do need both. An introduction is a lead in to your major points. The abstract will be ~3500 words smooshed into 300 In orther words it's a VERY brief summary of the essay, but it also needs to be the attention grabber. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessskris Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Introduction is the real intro of your EE (where you put background info, introduce your RQ, explain the significance of your topic, explain why your topic is worthy of investigation).Abstract comes before intro, but is written AFTER you finish writing the whole EE. it explains what the investigation is all about, what you did or the method, your results/conclusion.some schools have citation style preferences. my school prefer APA and we are told to use APA, so you can't simply ask us. ask your teacher or EE coordinator or EE supervisor or IB coordinator. however the IB accepts any citation style as long as it's done correctly and consistent throughout the essay. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut Butter Jelly Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thanks guys.. I was wondering if you guys had some abstracts and intros worth sharing? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessskris Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 purchase a VIP subscription and read the past EEs that we have in the Files section.or you can google for the 50 excellent extended essays and read them. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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