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RESC 098 10: Illusions - Science and Art: More Research Help

APA (American Psychological Association) Citation Guides

What is Empirical Research?

Primary Sources in the sciences

Primary Sources in the Sciences are not exactly like primary sources in history or literature.  They are most often found as journal articles, and

  • Report original research, ideas, or scientific discoveries for the first time
  • Report results/findings/data from experiments or research studies
  • May also be referred to as empirical research, primary articles, or research studies
  • Are frequently found in peer-reviewed or scholarly journals
  • Should explain the research methodology used (randomized controlled trial, etc)
  • Almost always include separate parts of the article called "methods," "results," and discussion or conclusions
  • Are factual, not interpretive

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