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Original research studies, sometimes referred to as primary research studies, are conducted

to expand the knowledge and understanding in a field. They will test a hypothesis by

collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. These studies might test the hypothesis through

observations, tests, surveys, or experiments. They will discuss methods and results.

What is an Original Research Study?

Sample Search Using FindIt@AU - Advanced Search

 Results  Charts  Graphs  References

Ask yourself questions like:

Skim the article for sections like:

 Methods  Materials  Approach  Discussion

Identifying Original Research Studies

1. Click on the Advanced Search link directly under the FindIt@AU search box on the library

homepage.

2. Enter a keyword or a short phrase that describes your main idea or topic into the top box,

for example algae.

3. In the second search box, try one of the following words. You may need to conduct separate searches using each of these words: method, clinical trial, study, results, qualitative, quantitative, survey, focus group, case study. If you want to refine your search even

more, enter an additional keyword into the third box.

4. Uncheck Also search within the full text of the article. Check Limit to Scholarly/ Peer

Reviewed. Then click Search.

How to Search for Original Research Studies

 Is the author the person who conducted the research study?

 Does the article: · Answer a question? · Explain a process? · Deliver Results?