What is Literature Review Finding Information Searching using the Internet Evaluating Sources Reading a Scientific Paper	Citing Sources Writing a Good Review Quiz / Feedback Powerpoint Download	Literature Review Exercise Assessment Rubric Sample Literature Review Submission of Exercise Retrieval of Results
Reading a Scientific Paper Some of you will need to refer to scientific papers in the course of your research work. Knowing what a scientific paper looks like, knowing which information falls under which section and knowing how to dissect and extract the important information will be useful to you. Parts of a scientific paper: First, read the Abstract Research topic of paper Summary of method used Results and brief explanation Application Followed by the Introduction / Literature Review Previous work done on research area with cross-references Aim of present study Then read the Results and Discussion Raw data obtained Analysis of data Representation of data (graphs, photographs) Explanation of data obtained If you are interested in adapting part of the study for your project, read the Materials and Methods Check if equipment and other resources are available in your lab (ask your mentor/lab manager) Check if project is workable within a time frame of 6 months Modify method used BACK: Evaluating Sources NEXT: Citing Sources
Hwa Chong Institution (High School) | Centre for Scholastic Excellence Research Module | Literature Review | Last updated on January 2009