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ENVS 299 S07: Disturbance Ecology (Dugger): What is a Primary Article?

Article Type Chart

Use this chart to compare the different types of scientific articles you may find in a library database.

Parts of a Primary Article

All the details of a study are specified and usually described in sections with the headings: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion. See below for examples of what to look for:

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screenshot of the first part of a research article, arrows point to the title, authors, introduction and journal title

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screenshot of the methods section of an article

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screenshot of a data table from a research study

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screenshot of the discussion section of the article

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Which is the Research Article?

Which is the primary / empirical / research article?
Source 1: 8 votes (80%)
Source 2: 0 votes (0%)
Source 3: 2 votes (20%)
Total Votes: 10

Primary / Research / Empirical Articles

Types of Research Articles - Original Research vs. Research Review

Kapiʻolani Community College Library.  (2024, Oct 10).  Types of journal articles: Original research vs. research review..  [Video].  YouTube.  https://youtu.be/lEvvMwhjaDI?si=TaG7jyJSIL_C_1x4