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How to read and comprehend scientific research articles - Coggle Diagram
How to read and comprehend scientific research articles
Skim for key details
key words
"we hypothesize that.."
"We propose.."
"We introduce..."
Look for main point in
Title
First sentence of the introduction
Last sentence of an introduction
Abstract
Figures and table titles
Taking Notes
Use a pre-made template
Reading order
Abstract
Discussion
Introduction
Results
Methods
Important Points
Questions to ask
"Can I understand it validity based on experimental processes?"
What and how the experiments were done
Important Points
Questions to ask
"Is the data collected appropriate to answer the research question?"
"Does the data support the conclusion?"
What did the author's find
Key data
figures
Tables
Important Points
Questions to Ask
Flow
General
Specific
1 more item...
"Why did the researchers do this study?"
"Did the question match up with the conclusion in the discussion?"
How the article relates to a larger context
How does it stimulate interest in the topic
Important points
Questions to Ask
"Do I understand or believe the authors' claims?"
Clearly answers question in introduction
How does the results support the conclusion
Important points
Question to Ask
"Is this article worth reading?"
Why
How
What
they found
it means
Conclusion
Results
Methodology
Study's purpose