SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE

By: Group 7
 ANDINI SEPTIANA
(1911012016)
MILLA MAULINA
(1911012018)
FEBRIANI AYU LESTARI
(1911012022)

ADINNY JULMIZA
(1911012024)

04 ANDHIKA JOELLIO PUTRA

(1911012026)
 WHAT IS A
SCIENTIFIC
ARTICLE ?

A scientific article presents research findings

written by researchers and scientists. They are
generally considered primary sources and are
written for other researchers. The most recent
articles will contain the most recent work in the
field, with references to previously published
works in the field of study.
 A GENERAL FORMAT OF
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE

~Title~
1 3 ~Introduction~

~Abstract~
2 4 ~Materials and Methods~
 A GENERAL FORMAT OF
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE

~Results~
5 7 ~Conclusions~

~Discussion~
6 8 ~References~
 PART OF A SCIENTIFIC
ARTICLE

Abstract: A summary of the paper.

Introduction: The background information with citations from previously
published articles. This section will also state the problem or question
addressed in the article. The summary of previous research is sometimes
referred to as the Literature Review.
Methods: The technical details on how the experiment was carried out or
designed.
Results: The presentation of the data generated by the experiment.
 PART OF A SCIENTIFIC
ARTICLE

Discussion: The author’s conclusions drawn on the data generated through the
experiment. This is the interpretation and evaluation of the results.
Conclusions: This is an expansion of the Discussion section that will place the
results into the field’s context.
References: The documents referenced by the author. This section can be a
good place to look for more sources on a topic.
 TYPES OF
SCIENTIFIC
ARTICLES

Original Articles contain original data and present the results of empirical
studies. This type of paper is a primary source.
Review Articles summarize and critique original articles within a single
field. They will produce a continuous view of a subject using a number of
original articles. This is a secondary source and may be a good place to
start if you are looking for an overview on a particular topic.
Theoretical Articles present new theories developed from existing
research. These papers will be built on data taken from other sources and
results from original articles.
 TYPES OF
SCIENTIFIC
ARTICLES

White Papers are an authoritative report or guide presenting the issuing

body's philosophy on the matter. While they may be based on original
research, they are meant to promote a group’s stance or viewpoint. In
science, White Papers are sometimes referred to as Grey Literature as they
are published scientific literature outside of commercial publishing and the
peer review process.
 HOW TO READ A
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE

Make sure you know enough about the topic before you start.
Begin by researching background information on the topic.
Review articles might be a good place to start.

Read the article in parts. Skim through to find the section

that will help you with your research question and focus there
first.

Print the article out and read with a pencil or pen so you can
take notes as you go along. This is especially helpful for
complex articles and topics.
THANK YOU