Q. How do I find original study or primary research?

What is an original study or primary research?

• Original research studies are also known as primary or empirical studies.
• These studies report on research done by the author(s) of the study.
• They will include how the study was done, what was discovered, and what conclusions were drawn.

Primary research articles identify the parts of an original research study. Look for section labels within the article or abstract

• Introduction or purpose
• Method or Design or Approach
• Finding or results or outcomes or conclusion
• Originality or value

Look for the following research types within the title and abstract 

• Clinical Trial/Study/Report
• Observational Study
• Empirical Research/Study/Report
• Qualitative/Quantitative Study
• Field Study

Use limiters in database to find primary sources

• CINAHL 

  Use the Publication Type section to limit your search by the following primary sources:
  Case Study
  Clinical Trial

• Medline with Full Text 

  Use the Publication Type section to limit your search to these primary source types:
  Adaptive Clinical Trial
  Case Reports
  Case Study
  Clinical Study
  Clinical Trial
  Observational Study

• PsycARTICLES 

  Use the Methodology section to limit your search by the following primary sources:
  Clinical Case Study
  Clinical Trial
  Empirical Study
  Field Study