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Primary sources vs secondary sources in science
Original research
Primary sources or original research are based on an experiment or a study of a topic. They include a methodology section if an experiment was set up and conducted, a results or discussion section, and a conclusion. A secondary source would be an article commenting on or analyzing the original research.
Searching tips
- Find quality informationHow to find information for academic purposes, including databases, specific information formats, Google Scholar and the web, research alerts and evaluating information.
- Advanced searchingThe Find quality information guide has tips to help you build your search strategy.
- Find journal articlesThe Find quality information guide explains how to find journal articles.
- Peer-reviewed journal articlesCheck if an article is peer reviewed.
Finding quality journals
To find a list of high impact (prestigious) journals in your field, go to Journal Citation Reports and select: Subject Category--[submit]--Entomology.