Examples of primary sources in the sciences:
- Report original research, ideas, or scientific discoveries for the first time
- Report results/findings/data from experiments or research studies
- May also be referred to as primary research, primary articles, or research studies
- Are frequently found in peer-reviewed or scholarly journals
- Should explain the research methodology used (randomized controlled trial, etc)
- Often include methods, results, and discussion sections
- Are factual, not interpretive
This does not include meta-analyses, systematic reviews, or literature reviews - these are secondary sources
