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

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FAQQ: Will th<strong>is</strong> method work for every paper?A: NO! There will definitely be cases for which no matter how closely <strong>you</strong> followthese guidelines, the paper will still be <strong>to</strong>o <strong>complicated</strong>. If <strong>you</strong> run in<strong>to</strong> one of thosepapers, it <strong>is</strong> probably <strong>to</strong>o specialized for <strong>you</strong>r work at th<strong>is</strong> point, so <strong>you</strong> can eithermove on <strong>to</strong> a different paper or, if <strong>you</strong>’re ambitious, find an expert <strong>to</strong> help <strong>you</strong>(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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