Review article
Review Article
A Review Article (pronunciation: /rɪˈvjuː ˈɑːrtɪkl/) is a type of academic paper or scholarly article that provides a synthesis of existing research on a particular topic.
Etymology
The term "Review Article" is derived from the English words "review" (from the Middle English "reviewen", meaning to look back or carefully examine) and "article" (from the Latin "articulus", meaning a small joint or division).
Definition
A Review Article is a comprehensive summary of the current state of understanding on a topic. It synthesizes the information in primary research articles to provide an overview of current knowledge, identify gaps in the research, and suggest directions for future study. Review Articles are often written by experts in the field and are commonly used in graduate-level study.
Types of Review Articles
There are several types of Review Articles, including:
- Narrative Review: A broad overview of a research topic with no specific methodological approach.
- Systematic Review: A review that follows a specific methodological framework to provide a comprehensive and unbiased summary of the existing literature.
- Meta-analysis: A statistical approach to combine the data derived from a systematic review.
- Scoping Review: A preliminary assessment of the potential size and scope of available research literature.
Related Terms
- Primary Research Article: An article that presents original research.
- Secondary Research Article': An article that summarizes the findings of original research.
- Peer Review: The process by which scholars evaluate the quality of other scholars' work before it is published.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Review article
- Wikipedia's article - Review article
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