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Efficient reading of scientific papers

Learn efficient strategies for reading scientific papers to enhance your understanding and retention of information. This document provides approaches for reading papers for both breadth and depth, along with tips for taking effective notes.

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Efficient reading of scientific papers

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  1. Efficient reading of scientific papers CSE 525 (Winter 2004) Paper group #0 Wu-chang Feng

  2. Papers covered • [1] M. Hanson, D. McNamee, "Efficient Reading of Paper in Science and Technology", unpublished, 1990. http://www.cse.ogi.edu/~dylan/efficientReading.html

  3. Main contributions • Approaches for reading scientific papers • Read for breadth • Read for depth • Take notes

  4. Read for breadth • Skim paper • Identify crux of the contribution and its credibility • Decide whether to continue

  5. Read for depth • Examine assumptions • Examine methodology • Examine results • Challenge their arguments, understand limitations • Consider improvements

  6. Take notes • Highlight major points • Summarize results • Write a summary • Slide presentation (this document) • Web page

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