Scientific literature
Scientific Literature
Scientific literature (/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈlɪtərətʃər/) refers to the body of work that includes all scientific publications that report original empirical and theoretical work in the natural and social sciences. The etymology of the term "literature" comes from the Latin "littera" meaning an individual written character (letter).
Types of Scientific Literature
Scientific literature can be divided into two main categories: primary literature, which reports the methods and results of original research, and secondary literature, which reviews, analyzes, and synthesizes the primary literature.
Primary Literature
Primary literature is the first formal appearance of a scientist's research in the scientific community. It includes research articles, conference papers, technical reports, theses, and dissertations.
Secondary Literature
Secondary literature includes review articles, which summarize the findings of many different primary research articles, providing a general understanding of a particular research topic.
Publication Process
The publication process in scientific literature involves peer review, where independent scientists who are experts in the field evaluate the quality of the research.
Importance of Scientific Literature
Scientific literature is crucial for the advancement of science as it allows scientists to share their findings, build on the work of others, and contribute to the collective knowledge of the scientific community.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scientific literature
- Wikipedia's article - Scientific literature
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