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Chapter 11 and video on how to interpret scientific research articles
Content of scientific research articles
Abstract
Mini-summary of the overall paper
Kept short, typically a paragrah
Introduction
General information relevant to the research
Introduces a problem or what is unknown
Has an overall question or purpose
The general approach for the paper
Stimulates interest in topic
Materials and methods
What and how experiments were done
Is technical and detailed
Results
All findings of the work
The first paragraph states main results
The following paragraphs show findings for each step of the study
Contains figures and tables
Discussion
First paragraph interprets results
The last paragraph is the conclusion
Points out the importance of the research
Restates main findings
States direction of future studies
Reading a research paper
First read the paper in this order
1) Abstract
2) Discussion
3) Introduction
4) Results
5) Methods
Then, read the entire paper
Identify main points
Look closely at the figures
Look up words that are not understood
Writing a summary of a research paper
Take notes of the paper while reading
After reading, answer specific questions
What is the purpose of the research?
What was the approach to the research?
What were the key findings?
What were the major conclusions found?
What is the importance of these findings?
Begin writing
Describe main question and purpose of the paper.
Provide brief context needed for readers to understand the paper
Explain the authors approach to the study
State key findings
Discuss meaning of the findings
Conclude with overall impact of the research, and explain relevance of the study
Critiquing a research paper
Questions to ask in a critique
Is the purpose clearly stated?
Are the ideas original
Is their background information provided in the introduction?
Did the author use correct measurements and procedures in the methods?
Are the results clear and correct?
Are the results interpreted?
Is the research question answered in the discussion?
Are there conclusions drawn from the finding?
What is the overall importance of the research article?
Highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the research, presentation, and interpretation