How to read a scientific article (that you think is too complicated)

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Now what?Well, now you’re done. You’ve got the gist of the paper,understand the results, and have a sense for why its important.If there was anything you read that really piqued your interest,you can go back and thoroughly read the Introduction, Methods,Results, or Discussion sections. Otherwise, take some notes andmove on to the next paper.Congratulations Scientist!
FAQQ: Will this method work for every paper?A: NO! There will definitely be cases for which no matter how closely you followthese guidelines, the paper will still be too complicated. If you run into one of thosepapers, it is probably too specialized for your work at this point, so you can eithermove on to a different paper or, if you’re ambitious, find an expert to help you(professor, TA, or even a librarian!).Q: Do all papers have the same structure?A: No, some fields of research have pretty different paper structures, but in mostcases, some or all of the components are there, they just aren’t labeled as clearly.Q:A:
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