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How to Read a Scientific Article

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Get Background Information

The International Encyclopedia of Primatology
Publication Date: 2017
Use this encyclopedia to get a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the field of primatology. Sample entries: "Ancient DNA," "Evolution of the Hominoidea," and "Asian Origin Theory."
Encyclopedia of Anthropology by H. James Birx (Editor)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 0761930299
Publication Date: 2006
Over 1000 articles give you background information on important concepts, people, and places in anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics.

Annual Reviews
These subject-specific journals publish review articles in the biomedical sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences. Try a search on "human evolution" or "chimpanzees" to see what's out there on the topics you are studying in class.

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Explore Further

If you want to explore more about the topics covered in this class, take a look at our research guides for the fields of anthropology, archaeology, and biology.

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