How to read, summarize, take notes and critique a scientific article
Critiquing a research paper
Content of a Scientific Research article
Writing a summary of a research paper
Reading a research paper
What to look for and where to find it
Abstract
Results
Methods & Materials
Discussion
Introduction
Read in directed way
Skim to identify key findings
Abstract, discussion, introduction, results, method
Simulating interest in subject
Restate overall purpose
expanded version of abstract
explain authors approach
state key findings
impact on reserach
Note taking
Note taking template
Makes research easier
Saves time
presentation & interpretation
highlight strengths & weaknesses
Overall purpose
Relevant background information
Experimental approach
Key findings
Predictions or aaumptions made
Putting article in larger context
Has the research question been answered