Scientific Literature Review英文科技文献综述

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Professional Journals
Published on 11 November 1896
Nature
Citations and Impact Factor Nature is the world's most highly cited interdisciplinary science journal, according to the 2010 Journal Citation Reports Science Edition (Thomson Reuters, 2011). Its Impact Factor is 36.101. The impact factor of a journal is calculated by dividing the number of citations in a calendar year to the source items published in that journal during the previous two years. It is an independent measure calculated by Thomson Reuters, Philadelphia, USA. Aims and scope Nature is a weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. Nature also provides rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public. Nature's mission statement First, to serve scientists through prompt publication of significant advances in any branch of science, and to provide a forum for the reporting and discussion of news and issues concerning science. Second, to ensure that the results of science are rapidly disseminated to the public throughout the world, in a fashion that conveys their significance for knowledge, culture and daily life.
LOCATING PUBLICATIONS
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES
Primary sources: professional Journals, research reports
Secondary sources: histories, textbooks
Searching Steps
(3) to discover what is known and what remains to be learned in the field. Many times a study can be identified that can be replicated or whose findings mat be compared or contrasted with the proposed research study. (4) to become aware of difficulties experienced by others which may save time, money, and error or identify ethical issues
(5) to find a well-written article to use as a guide in writing the research paper
HOW
To do an effective literature review:
(1) Locate all current (within the last 2-3 years) pertinent publications
The 14th, 15th and 16th
Oct 5, 12 and 19
About the course
• Aim • Scope • Mission
Percentage of Grading • Attendance 10% • Review writing 50% • Presentation 30% • Team Work 10%
Searching engines : For chemistry research : SciFinder: http://www.cas.org/products/scifinder
SCUT library database: http://202.38.232.84/eresources/edetail.php?id=21
Scientific Literature Review
Literature review refers to an extensive, exhaustive, and systematic examination of publications relevant to the stated research problem. It acknowledges the strengths and weaknesses of the articles.
WHY
The literature review is an important component of every research project for the following reasons: (1) to determine the extent of the theory and research that have been developed in the field of study
Form of Examination
Team: 2~6 students
Review Writing: Topic choice is due on Oct. 24 Each team chooses a topic on the research in which you are interested Each student in each team writes a full review in English based on at least 10 publications you choose to review, and submits on Nov. 28 Presentation: (on Dec 5, 12 and 19) A team prepares a talk based on the topic you choose. Each one prepares a section and one student is elected to present the talk on behalf of the team
The 10th, 11th week
The 12th, 13th week
Nov 7, 14
Nov21, 28
Paper Review
Paper Submission and Proposal Writing Presentation
Dr. Pistolozzi Dr. Gao Dr. Jin, Dr. Pistolozzi and Dr. Gao
Things You'll Need • a computer, • internet access, • a printer, • a highlighter, • a pen, • lots of uninterrupted quiet time
Searching Steps
The first stage: a general attempt to locate all pertinent publications. The second stage: to summarize and record relevant contents. The third stage: a critical review of the major works concerning the research topic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Scientific Literature Review
October 10, 2012
Class Schedule
School Time The 6th, 7th week The 8th, 9th week Date Oct 10, 17 Oct 24, 31 Plan Paper Review Paper Review People Dr. Gao Dr. Jin
(2) to identify the definition of concepts and variables which have already been established in the literature and examine the research designs, methods, scales, instruments, measures, and techniques of data analysis used
The first stage: a general attempt to locate all pertinent publications. Searching engines : For biological and medical research related disciplines: PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?otool=nihlib
(2) Summarize and record the content of each (3) Perform a critical review of the major works to identify the merits and weaknesses of each element – theoretical perspective, definitions, research designs, methods, instruments, data analysis, and conclusions
How to use PubMed to loБайду номын сангаасate the publications of interest:
For an example: “mass spectrometry based proteomics”
Search results:
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