Scientific Papers

Front

This is the section of a paper that lists all the data collected during the research.

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Results

Front

This section explains the knowns and unknowns about the research topic, previous work on the subject, and provides context for the research.

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Introduction

Front

This section may be found in papers describing research conducted in the field.

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Study Site

Front

Ex situ describes work conducted in which of the following?
Options:
The natural area(s) in which the subjects occur,
The distant past,
Europe,
In a laboratory or other controlled environment.,
At a college that the authors no longer attend

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In a laboratory or other controlled environment.

Front

What does et al. (et alia) mean?

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and others

Front

This section must be the last one written in a paper.

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Abstract

Front

This section explains to readers how to replicate the research described in the paper. Options: Appendix, Abstract, Results, Conclusion, Methods

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Methods

Front

Periodicals are publications that …

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… are published with regular periodicity.

Front

What is the name of the process in which a number of well-respected professionals in a field read and comment on a paper prior to its publication approval?

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Peer review

Front

Which section helps readers find more information on a topic in a paper? Options: Literature Cited, Results, Conclusion, Abstract, Discussion

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Literature Cited