Finding Peer Review Articles
Finding Peer Reviewed Articles
As a part of the scientific process, you will need to conduct background research on your chosen topic. This will help you develop a hypothesis and provide the evidence needed to support it. After selecting one of the categories, find at least two peer-reviewed articles related to your topic. You will discuss this article as a group next week, which will help you identify a specific area of focus within your category.
When searching for articles, think about what interests you most within your category and look for studies that align with that focus. Remember, you don’t need to find research exactly matching your planned experiment, but seek studies that will help refine your project, guide your hypothesis, and serve as comparison, particularly for your Introduction and Conclusion sections.
For example, you might find research suggesting that regular exercise lowers resting heart rate. A potential POPS project could involve implementing exercise program with 30 minutes of mild exercise daily, measuring resting heart rate throughout the process.
As you read, ask yourself:
- Is this topic interesting and feasible for a small group research project?
- Can I draw an idea from this article to bring to the group next week?
To stay focused and organized, we recommend the following:
- Create a Word document where you include the link to your peer-reviewed article.
- Begin reviewing the questions in the “Understanding the Steps of Scientific Research” assignment. Provide brief answers to each question, there’s no need for detailed explanation on how the experiment will be carried out at this stage.
Having trouble finding research articles? Try the following resources:
Be sure to bring your peer-reviewed articles to lab by the third week of lab. If you are having trouble finding an appropriate article or need additional assistance, please reach out to your instructor before the Week 3 deadline.
