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Chapter 11: Term Papers and Review Articles - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 11: Term Papers and Review Articles
11.1: Purpose of Reviews
Distinguish between review articles and term papers
Review articles are longer and contain more in depth knowledge provided from sources
Term papers are more opinion based and simple
Make the information understandable to scientists in related fields
11.2: Deciding on the Topic
Select a topic of appeal and importance
Choose a topic or issue that appeals to scientific community
Look at tertiary sources first to et an idea, secondary to work on an outline, and primary to fill in the outline
11.3: Format
Follow overall structure
Create outline/subsections based on information
Write iteratively
11.4: Title
Keep short, but informative
Short=memorable
Provide audience with an idea of what the paper is about
11.5: Abstract
Write as table of contents in paragraph form
Be sure to include background, problem statement, topic of review, overview of content
Abstract is not always needed for review articles
11.6: Introduction
Organize: Background, unknown/problem, topic of review, overview of content
Phrase topic carefully
Purpose of paper; sets tone
11.7: Main Analysis Section
Organize into subsections: Chronologically(Follow a timeline), Thematically(Organized around topic), Methodologically. *(Include other subsections as needed)
11.8: Conclusion
Summarize topic
11.9: References
Cite resources
11.10: Checklist