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Week 2: Review Articles
"Introduction to Scientific Literature" Video
Why Read Scientific Papers?
To stay updated on research
To learn experimental methods
How to Approach Reading
Read in non-linear fashion
Focus first on abstract, figures, and conclusion
Use background knowledge to contextualize
"Review Articles Scientific Writing" Video
Function of Review Articles
Act as teaching tools and research summaries
Help newcomers understand a field
Effective Review Writing
Balanced tone, critical evaluation
Organized around themes or questions
Heavy use of citations
Understanding Review Articles (Chapter 13)
Types
Narrative reviews: Qualitative, broad summary
Systematic reviews: Structured, evidence-based
Meta-analyses: Statistical synthesis of data
Structure
Abstract → Intro → Topic breakdown → Summary → Future directions
Purpose
Synthesize current knowledge
Identify trends, gaps, and controversies
Writing Tips
Avoid bias
Clearly define scope
Use consistent structure and citation style
Reading and Analyzing Scientific Literature (Chapter 7)
Critical Reading
Identify research questions, hypotheses, and findings
Evaluate experimental design and data interpretation
Assess relevance and bias
Annotation & Note-Taking
Summarize key points
Highlight methodology and results
Track citations for background context
Structure of a Scientific Paper
Abstract → Introduction → Methods → Results → Discussion (IMRaD)
Types of Literature
Primary: Original research articles
Secondary: Review articles, meta-analyses