BIO 111 Scientific Abstract Assignment PowerPoint

2.  Cycle of Scientific Literature
 Different Types and
Characteristics of Science
Articles
 Types of Science Periodicals
 The Assignment
 How to Get Help

3. Research
Information
Communication
Conference
Proceedings
Journal
Article
Magazine
Article
Textbooks
Reference
Sources
Topic
Selection
Primary
Literature
Secondary
Literature

4.  Characteristics:
 Reports original data and ideas from a
scientific investigation or study
 Written by scientists for other scientists
in the field
 Found in scholarly, peer-reviewed
journals

5.  Abstract
 Introduction
 Material & Methods
 Results
 Discussion
 References

7.  Characteristics
 Can describe, summarize, interpret,
analyze, or evaluate original research
 Can also be a general overview of a
topic
 Written for either a scientific audience
or the general public

10. Science Journal Science Magazine

11.  Source for Primary
and Secondary
articles
 Intended audience
is professionals
 Report original
research
 Peer-reviewed

12.  Source for
Secondary articles
 Written for the
general public
(easier to
understand!)
 Articles will
summarize scientific
research or discuss
science topics

13. Journals MagazinesLook for Clues!
Often journals
have the word
“Journal” in the
title.
Journals have
articles written at
a higher level
Science Magazines
are easier to read.

14.  Research Approach
 Use a topic or topics to search in specific databases. You
will find articles based on your search terms and
keywords.
 The Browse Approach
 Look in a particular magazine or journal for articles in
person or in a database

15. Find
Assignment
Guide

16. Browse Search

17. Always Choose
“Advanced
Search”
Browse by
Topic