Original research articles are based on an experiment or study. They will have a methodology section that tells how the experiment was set up and conducted, a results or discussion section, and usually a conclusion section.
Review articles are written to bring together and summarize the results/conclusions from multiple original research articles/studies. They will not usually have a methodology section, and they generally have very extensive bibliographies. Review articles are great for getting an overview of the research that's been done on your topic.
While at university, you may be asked to find specific types of scholarly articles. Use the following chart to think about your article.
Enter your search terms. Example
obesity OR "body mass index"
AND
"fast food" OR "convenience food"
Select Record Type - Journal Article
Select Methodology - Literature Review
Go to Advanced Search
Enter search terms Example:
obesity OR "body mass index"
AND
"fast food" OR "convenience food"
Review articles in the results list will have "Review Article" next to the title.
Enter search terms AND "review. Example:
obesity OR "body mass index"
AND
"fast food" OR "convenience food"
AND
review
Highly cited reviews will appear at the top of the list.
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