Glossary

A list of resources used in an article or on a specific topic.  Also known as a bibliography or works cited.

Helpful online aids that students can use to research certain topics (e.g. "Chemistry"). These guides usually contain listings of recommended sources for finding information, such as databases (for finding articles), books, web pages or other useful materials. To see examples, go to the Research Guides page. (These guides were formerly known as LibGuides.)

The withdrawal of a published article from a journal, usually because serious errors are discovered.

A publication written by academics, researchers or other scholars.  These publications communicate new research and scholarly ideas. May be called refereed, academic, or peer-reviewed resources.

A type of literature review, the purpose of a scoping review is to identify knowledge gaps, scope a body of literature, clarify concepts, or to investigate research conduct.

A second-hand report or review of an event. An accounting of events or experiences (an article, a book, a news story, etc.) not personally observed or experienced by the writer.

Publications including journals, magazines, and newspapers, that are typically published at regular intervals, multiple times per year, month, or week. Serials usually have volume and issue numbers. Also called periodicals.

A group of items, such as rare books or documents, that are either irreplaceable or unusually rare and valuable. Special collections can be in any format (including rare books, manuscripts, photographs, archives, ephemera, and digital records).

1.The most specific word or group of words that captures the essence of the topic(s) of a book, article or other library material.

2. A branch of knowledge studied or taught in a school, college or university.

Helpful online aids that students can use to research certain topics (e.g. "Chemistry"). These guides usually contain listings of recommended sources for finding information, such as databases (for finding articles), books, web pages or other useful materials.  To see examples, go to the LibGuides page.

A systematic review is a subtype of a literature review. It attempts to collect all empirical evidence that fits pre-specified inclusion and exclusion criteria in order to answer a specific research question.

Presents summaries or condensed versions of materials, usually with references back to the primary and/or secondary sources. Examples include almanacs and encyclopedias.

A formal written original research study on a specialized topic, especially by a candidate, in partial fulfillment of university requirements for a master's degree.

A service that allows you to request books directly from participating libraries within Florida's state university/college library system. UBorrow requests are made through the Library Catalog. 

Acronym for an online address that identifies the location of a web page.

A list of resources used in an article or on a specific topic.  Also known as a bibliography or references.