Original research or empirical articles |
Review articles |
These articles are reports of original research and are considered primary sources of information. They present hypotheses or research questions, as well as objectives, a literature review to provide context and background information, and results. The format is based on a logical structure presented in distinct sections, usually in this sequence:
Methods There is a wide variety of methods that can be used in original research, and several studies use a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. Here are some of the common methods seen in original articles: |
Review articles are critical evaluations of materials that have been already published. They contain a summary, discussion, or assessment of works on a specific area, and will clarify a problem related to the topic under discussion. They are considered secondary sources of information. Common types of review articles are: |