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A researcher wants to publish a manuscript that summarizes the overall findings of the last fifty years of research on childhood cognitive development, rather than presenting a brand new experiment. What specific type of article found in a professional journal should the researcher submit?
Question: A researcher wants to publish a manuscript that summarizes the overall findings of the last fifty years of research on childhood cognitive development, rather than presenting a brand new experiment. What specific type of article found in a professional journal should the researcher submit?
Sample answer: The researcher should submit a review article.
Key points:
- Review article
Rubric: Award full credit if the student correctly identifies that the researcher should submit a review article based on the context of summarizing existing research.
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