Core Papers

Overview

Each week, we will discuss a relevant article from an academic journal. Discussion will be led by 2 students (sign up for slots on the first day of class). 

Articles in the primary literature are not easy reading. The best way to get better at reading the primary literature is practice. One barrier is that some techniques used in the papers may not be familiar to you. If you encounter a technique that is foreign or puzzling, a quick Google search will often provide clarification. If you have specific questions about techniques or concepts, post a message on #journal-club Slack channel. I will respond to these messages nightly between approximately 8:30 pm and 11 pm.

Journal club will usually take place sometime during the lab period (Wednesdays 1-3:50pm). On weeks where the lab is particularly time-intensive, we may have journal club on Thursday during class.

Each journal club paper will be associated with a four assignments from the weekly menu - see details below.

Schedule

See the schedule here.