Writing a 1 page abstract summarizing an article (attached below)

Your assignment is to prepare a 1-page abstract
of a feature article in your assigned issue of Civil
Engineering Magazine.
• An abstract is a summary of key information in
the article.
• The abstract must summarize the information in
your own words.

• This assignment must be completed using
Microsoft Word.

• Submit both your Microsoft Word document and
a pdf of your article via Blackboard.

• An example abstract has been provided to serve
as a guide for you.
• Please use correct grammar, punctuation and
spelling throughout your document.
• Additional points will be deducted for
grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors.

The abstract must follow these formatting guidelines:
• Margins – one inch on all sides
• Font – Times New Roman 12 pt unless otherwise
noted
–
• Abstract heading (the word “Abstract” – without
quotes – bold, flush left (begin 1 ½ line spacing))
• Body of abstract
– 1 ½ spaced
– Indent each paragraph
– Full justify all body text.

PS: I have attached:
• A sample example of an abstract
• A pdf of the article that needs to be summarized