How To Conduct Background Research For Your Paper

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

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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 Website Google Scholar Pubmed Web 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 Web of Science Database system. Authorization granted through MTSU Google Scholar

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

Introduction Yellowstone 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

Examples Of Introduction Link 1 Link X(2005)69%5B1691:HSBEBA%5D2.0.CO%3B2#.UhKJj5LVDA0 Link 3

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Handout Topic 1: Yellowstone Wolves & Elk Topic 2: Rolly Pollies for your variable Find 3 Papers, Cite Them, & Write An Introduction Topic 1 Due Wednesday 8/28/13 Topic 2 & Lab Report Due Friday 8/30/13