How to Read a Paper (Why Reading Research Papers matter?)

Introductory

In this lesson we will discuss the importance of reading research papers. As aspiring scholars and practitioners, delving into the realm of academic literature is paramount for our growth and development. In this session, we’ll explore the profound importance of engaging with research papers, understanding their impact, and honing our critical appraisal skills.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand why reading research papers is important​
  2. The importance of a critical review​
  3. An overview of the presentation structure

How to Read a paper

In this Dr Astrid Coxon discusses the importance of reading research papers, the importance of a critical review and an overview of the presentation structure.

Table of Contents

Understanding research

Introductory

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Introductory

Trying to make sense of health research?
This tool is designed by MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit at the University of Glasgow can be used with scientific research articles, rather than media stories or other reports about research. You need to read the original research so that you can appraise it for yourself instead of relying on someone else’s interpretation. People use various names to refer to scientific research articles, including articles, papers, and manuscripts. If you do not have a specific research paper in mind, you can search for research on the topic that you are interested in by using a search engine designed for finding scientific articles, such as Google Scholar or Jurn.