In the sciences, a primary source is the original publication of new data, research or theories. Examples include: experimental studies, clinical trials, opinion surveys
Typically, primary research articles are published in peer-reviewed journal articles with standardized sections, including
Need help deciding if an article is published in a peer-reviewed journal? Use this table of characteristics to help you decide.
Check out the Library's Citation Guide for help citing sources correctly.
To find out if the library has access to a specific journal (print or online), use: