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How to Read a Scientific Paper
Tips to learn the process of reading and evaluating a research paper in the science fields.
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Strategy for Reading a Scientific Paper
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How to read a scientific paper
By Adam Ruben in Science Magazine (2016)
How to read and understand a scientific paper: A guide for non-scientists
By Jennifer Raff, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2016
How to Read (and Understand) a Social Science Journal Article
from ICPSR
How to (seriously) read a scientific paper
By Elizabeth Pain in Science magazine (2016)
Ten simple rules for reading a scientific paper
Carey, Maureen A., Kevin L. Steiner, and William A. Petri Jr. "Ten simple rules for reading a scientific paper." (2020): e1008032.
Discipline Specific Resources
Astrophysics
Cooke, Kevin C., et al. "Astronomy Paper Seminar Participation Guide & Reading Walkthrough." arXiv preprint arXiv:2006.12566 (2020).
Geology
Advice from Oxy Geology faculty
Chemistry
Commissioned by the Royal Society of Chemistry and written by Katharine Thompson at Imperial College London. Resource image © iStock / Royal Society of Chemistry.
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