Module 2 - Searching & critiquing the literature

Question 1

Primary literature

Answer 1

Original material that is authored by researchers and presents original data
* Usually in peer reviewed journals

Examples:
* Conference papers
* Pre-prints
* Preliminary reports

Question 2

Secondary literature

Answer 2

Interpretations and evaluations derived from or referred to the primary literature

Examples
* Review articles (meta-analysis, systematic reviews)
* Reference works
* Professionals that have taken and analysed data from primary to integrate into new research

Question 3

Tertiary literature

Answer 3

Collection of primary and secondary literature in order to provide overview and introduction to practices and principles

Examples
* Text books
* Encyclopedia