Definition of a review paper

A review is a comprehensive synthesis of results from a wide and complex set of studies
A synthesis of findings rather than ideas.
Goal of a review paper is to help readers make sense of all available information
Direct quotations rarely found in reviews. Do Not Use!

Research reviews focus on primary sources

Original scientific experimentation reported in scientific journals
The quality of the review depends largely on the comprehensiveness of the literature search

Use of secondary sources--textbooks or review journals (Science, Scientific American, Discover)

Overview of material--easier to understand.
Use references for networking, authors
Get keywords
Help devise outline
Formatting the Paper
General Information

15-20 pages of text (not including figures and tables)
Typed, double-spaced
12 point serif type fonts (Times, Times New Roman, Palatino)
Margins 1.5" left, 1" top, 1" right, 1" bottom
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Title: Biology Review Paper
Approximate Word Count: 1352
Approximate Pages: 6 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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