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  • A research article is an article in a professional journal that outlines the research an individual performed about a particular topic. In assigning research projects, many teachers and professors expect their students to use research articles as primary sources of information.

    Journal vs. Magazine

    A research article is found in a journal, which may look like a magazine but isn't. A journal is a professional publication associated with an official organization or containing a history of reputable research and documentation. A magazine is something you can pick up on the rack at the grocery store.

    Facts and Research

    A research article contains documentation about some research a person has performed. Perhaps they were investigating the effects of music on plants or the relationship between a teacher's education level and her student's test scores. In any case, a research article will contain facts, data and explanations of research.

    Contents and Format

    A research article generally begins with an abstract, which is a brief synopsis of the information contained within the article and the research that the writer performed. Then it will include a description of the research performed, an explanation of the results of that research and an idea about the importance of those results.

    Finding Articles

    You cannot generally find research articles through a basic web search. Instead, you need to use academic search engines (provided by most schools and libraries) to find professional research articles.

    Selecting an Appropriate Article

    Look for research articles that contain relevant information to your project or assignment. Find articles that were published recently and in professional publications.

    Source:

    University of Texas

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