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

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