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Term papers/Review Articles
Term paper vs review article
Term Paper
For instructor
Primary, secondary,
tertiary sources
Assignment for grade
Undergrad or grad student
Review article
Academic audience
Mainly primary, some secondary sources
Professional scientists
Peer reviewed scholarly writing, provides
scientists with up to date research
Advice
Know your audience, Don't use excessive jargon
Pick a topic that you care about and will
still like after EXTENSIVE research
Use of sources
Tertiary for ideas
Secondary for outlines
Primary for specific information to fill in outline
Use appropriate format for paper
Revisit your sources after each edit.
Don't get lost in the sauce.
Short but impactful title. 30-50 characters
Paper parts
Abstract (TOC in paragraph form)
Problem statement (optional)
Topic of Review
Background (optional)
Overview of Content
Introduction
Background
Unknown or problem
Topic of Review ~ Phrase this carefully,
argue for a specific perspective on topic.
Overview of content
Analysis
Arrange subsections into same logical order
Consider other sections like current status,
future directions, be creative.
Organize information logically
(Chronologically, Thematically, Methodologically)
Conclusions
Generalize interpretations
Provide significance
Summarize topic
Provide recommendations, if appropriate