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BIO450: Biology Senior Seminar (Spring 2021): Home

Welcome!

Feel free to email me if you have any questions about your research or if you'd like to set up a research consultation.                         Caroline Gilson  /  cgilson@depauw.edu

-Interlibrary Loan: online online at start of semester (pdf)
-Contactless Book Pickup
                Scanning of book chapters an option
        HathiTrust: limited digital access to books
-Prevo open 8am-5pm in February; March-May TBD
        No access to Prevo Lower Level.
                There is distanced study space available in Prevo.
        Other study spaces on campus:       https://www.depauw.edu/libraries/services/studyrooms/ 
-Library Chat

What is a primary research article?

Here are some common characteristics of primary research articles:

  • Author(s) present data and findings from original research after conducting an original experiment.
  • A primary research article typically contains the following sections: Methods/Materials, Results, Discussion.
  • Look for information on SI (Supplemental Information).  This may include additional data and/or research information.  Be sure to track down and read the SI for a complete understanding of the research being presented in the article.

What is a review article?

Here are some common characteristics of review articles:

  • Author(s) analyze and summarize existing research.
  • There is often a focus on a broad topic, examining articles that are relevant, useful.
  • Review articles do not have sections such as Methods/Materials, Results. 
  • Author(s) may conclude a review article with a section outlining areas for future study of the topic.

Science Librarian

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Caroline Gilson
Contact:
cgilson@depauw.edu
My office in the Prevo Science Library is Julian 174; We can also talk via Google Chat or we can set up a Zoom meeting.