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How to Comprehend Scientific Articles, Abstracts Contain 4 sections: …

- - - - Questions to ask after reading each section, before moving on to the next.
        
        Methods:
        
        Does the setup of the experiment create any inconsistencies that may cause bias in the results?
        
        Discussion: Do I understand and believe the author's claims?
        
        Abstract: Is the article worth reading?
        
        Introduction: Why did the researchers do this study?
        Does the research question match up with the conclusions I found in the discussion?
        
        Results: Is the data collected, appropriate to answer the research question and does it support the conclusion?
- - - - Key words and phrases
        
        We hypothesize that
        
        We propose
        
        We introduce
- - - - Saves time since the placement for each piece of information is defined
      - Allows for quick comparisons between research articles
      - Saves time re-reading articles
  - - - Utilize checklists and keep track of key contents of the paper as you read
        
        Write down your questions as you read and do further research into concepts or words you do not understand