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Scientific Abstract
Assignment
What will be covered
Cycle of Scientific Literature
Types of Science Periodicals
Characteristics of Science Articles
The Assignment
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Cycle of Scientific Literature
Scientific information has a ‘life cycle’ of its own… it is born as an
idea, and then matures and becomes more available to the public.
Types of Science Periodicals
Know the Difference
Audience is the professional
Articles report original research
Source for primary articles
Traits of Journals
Audience is the general public (including students!)
Articles summarize scientific research and discuss science topics
Source for secondary articles
Traits of Science Magazines
Are You Reading a Journal or a Magazine ?
One way to answer this question:
Such as
Journal
Look for KEYWORDS
in the title!
When you still have no clue after looking at the journal TITLE,
Look at the content of the
articles
And remember, not all articles in journals are research articles
PRIMARY (research) ARTICLE
Reports original data and ideas from a scientific investigation
Reported by scientist and written for others in the field
Characteristics of Primary and Secondary Articles
AbstractIntroductionMaterials & MethodsResultsDiscussionLiterature Cited (References)
A research article usually contains
Example: Primary (research) Article
Secondary Article
Article describes, summarizes, interprets, analyzes or evaluates original research
Written for a scientific or non-scientific audience
Characteristics of Primary and Secondary Articles, ctd:
Example: Secondary Article
The Assignment
1.Browse ApproachLook through science journals and magazines, and select articles from them
2. Research ApproachUse an article database to find articles on a specific topic in journals and magazines
Scientific Abstract Guide
Covers thousands of Journals
Browse journals Or
Search for specific articles
ScienceDirect is one article database to use
Find Article Databases
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