Contains a problem statement identifying the topic
Tells how the research has been conducted.
Describes the methods used in gathering data
Discusses the results of the study
Gives a conclusion discussing the study's implications for the profession
General Article
(summarizing a research article)
Tries to pull together the literature on a topic and summarize the findings of others
May have an abstract and conclusion
Does NOT contain the methods and individual steps used to conduct the original study
Written for general readers in less technical language than a research article.
Biology Periodicals in Print
You will find these titles in the Periodicals Tower of the NCC Library. Articles from these titles may also be available in the EBSCOhost or ProQuest databases.
