| Search Term | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| AND |
All terms must appear Narrows your search Fewer results Use to include multiple concepts |
farming AND food labeling |
| OR |
Either term may appear Broadens your search More results Use for related concepts |
milk substitute OR non-dairy substitute |
| NOT |
Removes a term from your search Narrows your search Fewer results Use for concepts you do not want to research |
animal diseases NOT dogs |
| Phrases |
Search for exact phrases Narrows your search Fewer results |
"genetically modified organisms" |
Differentiating between original research articles and review articles can be a bit tricky. Both types of articles are considered "scholarly" and appear in peer reviewed journals. However, it is an essential skill in the sciences to be able to differentiate between the two types of articles. In this class, you will need to find review articles. Below is information to assist you in determining what type of resource you are viewing.
Characteristics |
Examples |
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Research Article |
Author(s) present new set of findings from original research after conducting an original experiment. Typically contains the following distinct sections:
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Colgrave, M., Byrne, K., Blundell, M., & Howitt, C. (2016). Identification of barley-specific peptide markers that persist in processed foods and are capable of detecting barley contamination by LC-MS/MS. Journal of Proteomics, 147, 169-176. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jprot.2016.03.045 |
Review Article |
Author(s) analyze and summarize existing research. Often focus on a general topic and bring together all relevant, useful articles on that topic in one article. Do not contain sections such as Methods or Results because they did not conduct original research. References within a review article can help you locate primary research articles on a topic! |
Ortea, I., O'Connor, G., & Maquet, A. (2016). Review on proteomics for food authentication. Journal of Proteomics, 147, 212-225. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jprot.2016.06.033 |
Intimidated and frustrated by that 15 page scientific article? Use the links below to learn how to navigate scientific journal articles.