scientific writings choosing a topic and finding sources
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TYPES OF LITERATURE Primary Literature- original publication describing a particular finding/event Generally, more technical writing Presents original data Secondary Literature- Overview of primary sources Can be easier to understand Summarizes current knowledgeTRANSCRIPT
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SCIENTIFIC WRITINGSChoosing a topic and finding sources
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PEER REVIEW = QUALITY CONTROL All articles published in scientific articles go
through a peer review process. Other scientists check the work that is to be
published for errors in data, and incorrect conclusions.
This ensures that the information presented in these journals can be trusted
This is not the case for internet sources, magazine articles, or books.
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TYPES OF LITERATURE Primary Literature- original publication
describing a particular finding/event Generally, more technical writing Presents original data
Secondary Literature- Overview of primary sources Can be easier to understand Summarizes current knowledge
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GROUND RULES FOR SOURCES Must be from a peer reviewed journal. You must read and understand the entire
article.
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TIPS FOR PICKING A TOPIC Choose something that interests you Start your searches general, then work on
finding a more specific topic Look for a literature review to start
Reading a summary of current knowledge will improve your understanding of the topic.