Types of Scientific Articles
Several different publications are available with which a psychologist
can publish research results. Accordingly, the type of publication you need for
your research may depend on what type of information
you are looking for, or what the requirements of your particular assignment are.
The following list highlights some of the characteristics of each type.
News Articles
- Provide a brief overview of scientific findings for a general audience
- Useful when you are searching for the latest scientific research
Meeting Abstracts, Papers, and Proceedings
- Provide brief descriptions of original research presented at conferences
- Useful when you are looking for recent research in the scientific literature
Research Articles
- Present new and original scientific findings
- Explain research methodology and provide data
- Useful when you need primary sources (primary articles will be discussed on the next page)
Review Articles
- Provide an overview of a field or subject
- Synthesize previous research
- Useful when you need background information and additional references
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