scientific abstract assignment

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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