How to read a scientific article (that you think is too complicated)
How to read a scientific article (that you think is too complicated)
How to read a scientific article (that you think is too complicated)
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2. Read the beginning and end of theintroductionBeginning:Nanotech fabrication show prom<strong>is</strong>e notseen in ‘<strong>to</strong>p-down’ assembly methodsNano-paper <strong>is</strong> especially cool (e.g.graphene oxide) for mechanical,electrical, and optical stuffThe beginning of the <strong>complicated</strong> and(for now) not relevant stuff. E.g. “Blah,blah, blah, what we’ve done before andwhy we’re qualified, blah, blah.”End:<strong>How</strong> handy! A conc<strong>is</strong>e overview of theresearch project presented in th<strong>is</strong> paper,using slightly different language from theabstract!