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Chapter 13: Term Papers and Review Articles - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 13: Term Papers and Review Articles
13.1 Purpose of Reviews
Review Articles: Peer-reviewed scholarly articles that provide a critical evaluation of the original research findings of others
Synthesis: Both formats concentrate on comparing and contrasting information to present a logical argument
Term Papers: Written by students to report on a topic and present a personal stand, serving as a graded assignment for an instructor
13.3 Format
Structure: Follow the standard organization: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Main Analysis, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, and References
Iterative Writing: Writing a review is a process of rereading source articles to ensure no details are missed while linking ideas under subheadings
13.2 Deciding on the Topic
Appeal: Select a topic of high interest to the scientific community where sufficient source material exists
Approach: Start with tertiary sources (textbooks) to get a general idea before moving to specific primary sources to fill in the outline
13.4 Title
Clarity: The title should be short, clear, and informative to let the reader know immediately what the review is about
Length: Ideally, keep the title within 30 to 50 characters
13.5 Abstract
Content: An abstract for a review paper should include the background, problem statement, topic, and an overview of the content
13.6 Introduction
Role: Grab the reader's attention, provide general background, and state the central topic while explaining why it warrants a review
13.7 Main Analysis Section
Logical Organization: Subsections should be organized chronologically (by timeline), thematically (by topic/issue), or methodically (by techniques used)
13.8 Conclusion
Significance: Recap the review and main conclusions, generalize your interpretations, and discuss the future significance of the topic