Scientific Literature Sources
references containing information that has been observed or witnessed firsthand by the author of the source.
What is a Primary Source?
This is done in order to determine what type of information is needed
What is Review the Background of the Study?
This section of a study states a brief summary of the background of the study as well as how the information was gathered and its conclusions
What is Abstract?
All 3 main citation styles
the most cited references in scientific studies because the verification and review process makes the information in these sources more reliable and credible
What is a Peer-Reviewed Journal Article?
Looking for primary sources particularly peer-reviewed journal articles since they are the most important for scientific studies
What is Search for Sources?
This section of a study is critical as it states how the researchers gathered the data and information as well as how the research was conducted
What is Methodology?
it is the act of stealing words and/or ideas without proper acknowledgement
What is Plagiarism?
Contain first-hand information observed by the author himself/herself
What is Primary Source?
the information gathered in a research is not subjective but it is ____?
what is objective
What are the THREE main sections that you need to focus on when looking at a literature review
What is Abstract, Methodology, and Results and Discussion?
This format is one of the most common styles used for scientific fields
APA (American Psychological Association)
Are summaries and interpretations of the work of others (specifically the primary sources) to gain a more general understanding of the topic
What is Secondary Source?
Data must be analyzed in a thematic manner rather than a summary of all the studies
What is Analyze and Collate Data?
This section of the study elaborates as to what the findings mean or imply in relation to the research objectives
What is Results and Discussion?
This Citation style is mostly used in humanities
What is MLA?
A good scientific source must be _____ to maintain objectivity and accuracy
what is free of bias?
It is a restatement of how the information was collected, how it relates to the original problem/hypothesis as well as the methodologies
What is Conclusion?
What is the FINAL step in writing a summary?
What is Extract Important Information?
Refers to the only citation style that uses footnotes among the 3
What is CMOS?