# data[].attributes.headline
To support the idea of cultural transmission of songs amongst humpback whales

# data[].attributes.subject
To support the idea of cultural transmission of songs amongst humpback whales

# data[].attributes.body
Look at the methodology and results sections to see if they seem feasible or outrageous

# data[].attributes.body
Yes I think it's current enough to use as a source of information

# data[].attributes.headline
To discredit the idea that whale songs as communication has value to researchers

# data[].attributes.subject
To discredit the idea that whale songs as communication has value to researchers

# data[].attributes.body
Look elsewhere for evidence to back up claims made by this article or to see if others are citing this article in their own work.

# data[].attributes.body
Check to see if the author credentials or affiliations are listed. Do their credentials appear to qualify them as potential subject experts?

# data[].attributes.body
This is original research and the topic is relevant

# data[].attributes.body
No, I'd look for a different source based on the date published

# data[].attributes.headline
To support the theory that the migration patterns of humpback whales are written into their songs

# data[].attributes.subject
To support the theory that the migration patterns of humpback whales are written into their songs

# data[].attributes.body
The article appears to have followed a peer review process for publication. I can assume everything in it is accurate and current.

# data[].attributes.body
Do a Google search to learn more about the Royal Society Open Science journal by searching: about "Royal Society Open Science" -site:royalsocietypublishing.org . Does this seem like a reputable source?

# data[].attributes.body
This is original research, but the topic is not relevant

# data[].attributes.body
Next, we'll discuss where to locate articles

https://ncmich.libguides.com/BIO151/journals

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Original Research / Empirical Research

Replication

One means of building upon and ensuring quality of the body of scientific knowledge, is ensuring that a study performed and published can be replicated successfully. Research scientists may elect to replicate research studies as scientific advances are made, and the results of that replication may confirm or possibly draw into question, the original results.

Literature Reviews / Review Articles

These articles provide a comprehensive summary of published research on a particular topic and author perspective on the state and direction of research. Often used by researchers and scholars as a means of obtaining an overview of a particular area of study.

Reports

Brief articles that present novel findings from a limited study. May serve to explore new territory using existing techniques, strengthen an existing study's conclusion, or provide a starting point for future research and exploration.

Evidence Synthesis

An Evidence Synthesis article should contain no new research but is a critical evaluation of existing information relevant to an identified policy question. It differs from a standard review in that the specific non-research audience is already identified and that the article is structured in a form tailored to its needs (The Royal Society, n.d.).

Theoretical Articles

"Theoretical articles use existing research to advance theory. The development of theory is traced in order to expand and refine theoretical constructs. A new theory may be presented, or an existing theory may be analyzed to highlight flaws or showing the advantage of one theory over another. A theory's internal consistency and external validity are examined in this type of article" (Ehrlich, 2019).

Case Studies

Reporting of specific instances of particular event or phenomena. Case studies provide a detailed background and analysis, alternatives and decision criteria, recommendations, conclusions and sources consulted.

Conference Proceedings

"A conference proceeding is the published record of a conference, congress, symposium, or other meeting sponsored by a society or association, usually but not necessarily including abstracts or reports of papers presented by the participants. When the entire text of the papers presented is included, the result is called transactions" (Thomsett-Scott, 2020).

Commentary

These articles include perspectives, book reviews, letters to the editor, and other commentary and are not always peer reviewed.

References

Ehrlich, C. (2019, May 9). MVCC Libraries: How-To: Identify Types of Scientific Journal Articles: Scientific Journal Research. Mvcc.Libguides.Com; Mohawk Valley Community College. https://mvcc.libguides.com/scientific_journal Science. (2018, January 31).

The Royal Society. (n.d.). Evidence synthesis | Royal Society Open Science. Royalsocietypublishing.Org. Retrieved September 28, 2020, from https://royalsocietypublishing.org/rsos/evidence-synthesis

Science: Information for authors. Science AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/authors/science-information-authors

Springer. (2019). Types of Journal Articles. www.springer.com. https://www.springer.com/gp/authors-editors/authorandreviewertutorials/writing-a-journal-manuscript/types-of-journal-articles/10285504

Thomsett-Scott, B. (2020, September 4). Conference Proceedings: What are Conference Proceedings? Penn State University Libraries. https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/conferenceproceedings

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
LibGuides: BIO 151 Dr. Arsnoe: Identifying Scientific Research

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
One means of building upon and ensuring quality of the body of scientific knowledge, is ensuring that a study performed and published can be replicated successfully. Research scientists may elect to replicate research studies as scientific advances are made, and the results of that replication may confirm or possibly draw into question, the original results.

# data[].attributes.body
Yes, I think it's current enough to use as a source of information

# data[].attributes.headline
To increase whale watching tourism in key migratory areas

# data[].attributes.subject
To increase whale watching tourism in key migratory areas

# data[].attributes.body
Check the references at the end of this article to see if they're current and seem to be from well-rounded and reputable sources

# data[].attributes.body
Is the article peer-reviewed? Does the website provide information about the journal's peer-review process?

# data[].attributes.body
it is not original research, but the topic is relevant