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Concept Map of Chapter 11 + Video - Coggle Diagram
Concept Map of Chapter 11 + Video
How to Read a Scientific Research Article
Skim for key findings
Understand what information to look for and where to find it in the article.
The overall purpose of the research
The general experimental/ study approach
The significance of the work
The key results
Structure of a Scientific Research Article
3.) Materials/ Methods
Experimental/ study approach
4.) Results
1st paragraph(s): states main results of the research.
Following paragraph(s): outline general approach and findings for each step in the study.
5.) Discussion
1st paragraph(s): informs about the main results and their meaning.
2.) Introduction
Gives relevant background info. and introduces the problem/ unknown.
Last paragraph: states overall question/ purpose of paper and the general approach. (May also state results and their significance).
1.) Abstract
Mini summary of the paper. Should contain known, unknown, research question/ purpose, experimental approach, results, and significance.
Summarizing a Scientific Research Article
Think of the summary as an extended version of the abstract.
3.) Key findings.
4.) Brief description of the meaning of the studies findings.
2.) Explain approach of study.
5.) Overall impact of the research and relevance.
1.) Begin by describing the main question/ purpose of the paper and context.
Critiquing a Scientific Research Article
Highlight strengths/ weaknesses
Interpret the presentation and interpretation