Lab #7 -Resources Definitions

Question 1

Database

Answer 1

Compilation of publicated works

Question 2

Literature Search

Answer 2

A systematic review of already published data to learn about a specific topic

Question 3

Peer Review

Answer 3

A manuscript scrutinized by experts in the field to have problems addressed before the manuscript can be published

Question 4

Primary Research

Answer 4

Presents the result of original research that makes a new contribution to the body of knowledge about a topic

Question 5

Research Article

Answer 5

Summarize important research on a topic and convey the current body of knowledge about the topic

Question 6

Compare and contrast Popular, Trade, and Scholarly Articles

Answer 6

Popular - journalists, 1 author, general audience, explains unfamiliar terms, inexpensive
Trade - journalists or professionals, 1 author or none, for people in the field, offer practical information, some sources mentioned, fairly inexpensive
Scholarly - experts or scholars, other scholars, formal tone, specialized language, sources cited, peer-reviewed

Question 7

Interlibrary Loan

Answer 7

A request to view an article that UMass does not have immediate access to.