BIO 2200 Humans and the Environment

Is your article primary research?

Your article is likely original research if it includes

• Abstract or Methods section states the specific population being studied
• Methods section describes how the researchers collected data
• Authors presenting on a study that they conducted themselves
• Title or Abstract states a type of primary research study
  • Examples: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Study, Clinical Trial, Cross-Sectional Study

Is your article a review?

Your article is likely a review if it includes

• Abstract or Methods sections states the type and scope of studies being reviewed
• Methods section explains how researchers searched for the studies
• Methods section lists the databases and keywords used to search for studies
• Authors are giving an overview and analysis of studies conducted by other researchers, not their own
• Title or Abstract states a type of review
  • Examples: Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review

Google Search

Use the limiter site: to filter for websites that end in a specific domain.

Examples

• site:.gov  returns sites that end with .gov
• site:.edu  returns sites that end with .edu
• site:.org  returns sites that end with .org