How To Conduct Background Research For Your Paper.
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Where Should You Look For Background On Your Topic?
Literature
However, There Are Different Types Of Literature
Types Of Literature •Primary Literature= Directly From The Source
Examples: Scientist publishing Their Findings, Scientist Writing a Biology Textbook based off their findings, Historian documenting a battle using soldier's’ personal letters about the battle.
•Secondary Literature=Literature Based Off Of Primary Literature
Examples: Review Articles By Other Scientists not based off their own research History Textbook, Books About the Effects Of WWII
What Are Some Other Reasons For Primary Literature Searches?
•Have Other Scientists Conducted Similar Research? (Can help find other related papers)
• Find Protocols To Use•What Type & How Much Of A Reagent To Use
• Find Valuable Data & Introduction Information (i.e. Citations in intro and discussion)
•How To Format Scientific Paper (Helps With Results)•How To Cite References For A Specific Journal
•Generate Ideas For A Catchy Title
How To Find What You Want In A Paper
Do Not Read Every Paper From Start To Finish!
Collect Articles Based On Titles
Abstract: Read Abstract To Determine If Paper Is Appropriate
Search Specific Sections Based On Interest
Where To Go To Find Primary Literature
Library=Journal Section Of Library
• Online Websites: Library WebsiteGoogle Scholar
PubmedWeb of Science (MTSU)
• Other Scientists Or Teachers Might Have A Subscription To A Journal
How to use the Search Engine
•Easiest Way: Search keywords
•Can Search For A Specific Paper Based On:• Title• Author• Date• Journal
Search Engines
• PubMed• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
•Web of Science• Database system. Authorization granted through MTSU
• Google Scholar• http://scholar.google.com/
Understanding the parts of a Scientific Paper• Abstract – Brief summary
• Introduction – Provides background information
• Materials/Methods – Lists protocols, techniques, and reagents used
• Results – Clearly summarizes the data generated from the experiments
• Discussion- Provides explanations for the results
• References- List Of Citations
Project Idea: Migratory Behavior Of Yellowstone Elk Herd
Q: What Type Of Reliable Literature Would I Use To Find Out Information About “Migratory
Behavior Of Yellowstone Elk Herd”? A: Primary Literature
IntroductionYellowstone Elk migration over the years have changed in the
Yellowstone national park Tell history of wolves leaving the park and being reintroduced to the
park. (Papers)Previous Research & Findings (Papers)
Relate your experiment to the background research Address your question and explain how you are going to answer it.
Q: Has predatory influence caused the elk to change migratory patterns at Yellowstone?
IPAD TIME • Figure Out What Site• Take Top Three Relevant Papers & Cite Them • Pull Relevant Information To Write An Introduction
http://scholar.google.com/
Examples Of Introduction Link 1
http://www.esajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1890/04-0953
Link 2http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.2193/0022-541X(2005)69%5B1691:HSBEBA%5D2.0.CO%3B2#.UhKJj5LVDA0
Link 3http://www.esajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1890/02-5175