ANTH 203

library research tips

TODAY:

assignment:

Critital Review & Analysis

... This review requires you to find   a current (2016-2026) scientific research article from a reputable peer-reviewed journal ... that relates to the topic of the chapter.The most difficult part of this assignment will be finding a current, scientific, peer-reviewed research article that can connect with the ideas in the the course.

You may wish to find additional articles that will help explore the chapter(s) you are choosing from the textbook Assignment A, or from the references the authors used in the chapter, or from critiques by other authors that relate to the topic of the chapter.

You will summarize this article and critique it, comparing and contrasting the chosen material to discussions in the text or the lectures.

From your assignment description:

Find a current (2016-2026) scientific research article from a reputable peer-reviewed journal:

your library assignment guide:

what is a scientific research article?

what is a reputable peer-reviewed journal?

Though there are many help guides and videos describing what a peer reviewed journal is, deciding on what is reputable can be more tricky. Your list provides examples!

• DO plan ahead: ensure you can find a research article that relates to the course topic in which you are interested
• DO stay flexible. Be prepared to choose a different topic/chapter if needed

RESEARCH ARTICLES:

• DO pick research articles that describe their study methodology
• DO pick articles labeled as Research or Original Articles (though this is not enough by itself)
• DO pick articles with substantial bibliographies (also not enough on its own)
• DO give yourself lots of time... it will most likely take several tries to find a research article that matches your chosen topic and that is appropriate. ​

• DON'T pick an article that does not describe its methodology
• DON'T pick a book review, editorial or column
• **DON'T pick a review article (though you can use these kinds of articles to improve your analysis, or to find a good RESEARCH article in the bibliography)**
• DON'T pick an article that is shorter than approximately 10 pages (check with your prof if it is a bit shorter but meets the other criteria)
• DON'T pick an article that does NOT have a long bibliography
• DON'T pick an article published before 2016
• DON'T rigidly stick to your first chosen topic
• DON'T be surprised if you don't immediately understand all of the content in the articles you choose.

TWO MORE EXAMPLES:

appropriate research article?

questions?

Additional options and instructions on your library assignment guide:

what about your group assignment?

Additional options  and instructions on your library assignment guide:

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