Reviews: A review is important because it:
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Primary literature: In the sciences, the primary literature presents the immediate results of research activities. It often includes analysis of data collected in the field or laboratory. Primary literature presents original research and/or new scientific discoveries.
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Articles can be found in the library's databases. Library databases are searchable, contain citation information (author, title, publisher, abstract, date published, etc.) and often contain full-text articles. Databases can be multi-disciplinary covering many subjects or they can be subject-specific focusing on a specific area of study.
SearchONU: Always a good place to start out and test your topic. SearchONU is the library's database that searches most of the other databases, e-journals, e-books, the POLAR catalog, as well as the OhioLINK catalog.
For topics that are outside the general scope of exercise physiology, or include elements that might be part of a different discipline's subject-specific databases, make sure to check out the "Databases -- Alphabetical & Subject Listings" link below.
Examples: For food-related topics, look in the alphabetical listing for the "Food Science Source" database. For those related to illegal drugs or other criminal activity, database subject areas for "Criminal Justice & Law," "Psychology," and "Sociology" might be helpful.
Journal Finder
Use the Journal Finder to search for content within specific journal titles. Enter a title in the box above, or click on one the titles listed below to begin your title-specific search.