Finally... we can start reading papers. In this skill module, we present multiple strategies for reading a paper and what we learn from the paper when we apply each strategy.

ASSIGNMENT

You will practice this skill in Assignment 3: Read a paper

RESOURCES

• S. Kechav. How to read a research paper.

• P.W.L. Fong. Reading a Computer Science Research Paper

• UCSD, ERSP, Guided reading form

• William Griswold. How to read an engineering research paper

• Amanda Stent. How to read a computer science research paper

• Medical Education Journal Club for the Millennial Resident: An Interactive, No-Prep Approach

• CSE 599D: The Future of Scholarly Communication by Jeff Heer

• Fermat’s Library Journal Club (not specific to medical papers)

• Google Scholar PDF reader

• Semantic Reader from Semantic Scholar

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this module students should be able to:

• S3.1 - Enumerate sections expected in an academic paper and describe what information each section might contain.

• S3.2 - Identify specific contributions of a paper.

• S3.3 - Describe methods for reading academic papers.