Writting a paper, NEED ASSISTANCE ASAP

[baquick]

 OK, I am writting a paper for my psych class, for the first time in many years I am using APA format. I always hated that format. Well I got my title page, referece page and what not done. I am usisng THIS website for assistance. (given to me by my teacher) I go to start my actual paper, and the website says I need to put in an abstract. WHAT is that??????? The website isnt all that clear, or maybe I am still asleep IDK.

HELP?

[alwayskk]

An abstract is kind of like a summary/preview of what the paper will be about. Unless your prof requires it I don't see you needing that. Where does it say to put in an abstract on the site? I looked but didn't see it.

[MDWife12]

Unless your teacher has asked for an abstract you wont need one :) APA is easy once you get a hang of it, I have to write anywhere form 5-8 papers a week all in APA format! :) Oops one more thing noodletools.com is a great website to use to help you properly format your reerences on the reference page! :) Feel free to PM me if you need help!

[alwayskk]

Oh, I see it. None of my psych classes ever required an abstract on research papers. You should email your prof and ask if that's necessary.

[rriley]

My teachers never axles us to put that in. I hated APA format.

[TrouserMouse]

If your instructor didn't specify an abstract, you shouldn't need one. She just wants you to use the examples for your citations.

[baquick]

Ok thank you lades! She def didn't mention it an seeing as none of my classmates knew anything about it so I'm not going to worry about it :-)