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- Having good habits for reading scientific literature is key to setting oneself up for success, identifying new research questions, and filling in the gaps in one’s current understanding; developing these good habits is the first crucial step. Advice typically centers around two main tips: read actively and read often.
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Jul 30, 2020 · Having good habits for reading scientific literature is key to setting oneself up for success, identifying new research questions, and filling in the gaps in one’s current understanding; developing these good habits is the first crucial step.
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Aug 21, 2014 · Reading, writing, discussing, and thinking ideas every day are some good habits researchers should cultivate. To know about ways to remain updated about new publications, read Tips for effective literature searching and keeping up with new publications.
- Xuejun Sun
- 2014
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¹ Tenopir, C; Volentine, R; and Christian, L. Scholarly Reading by Academic Staff: Summary Results of a Study Conducted in 2012 at Two Universities in Australia. 2013, Available from: http://libvalue.cci.utk.edu/sites/default/files/AU.Faculty.Combined.Final_.pdf ² Tenopir, C; Volentine, R; and Christian, L. Scholarly Reading by Faculty in the Unite...
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Lilian Nassi-Calò studied chemistry at Instituto de Química – USP, holds a doctorate in Biochemistry by the same institution and a post-doctorate as an Alexander von Humboldt fellow in Wuerzburg, Germany. After her studies, she was a professor and researcher at IQ-USP. She also worked as an industrial chemist and presently she is Coordinator of Sci...
Jul 30, 2020 · Having good habits for reading scientific literature is key to. setting oneself up for success, identifying new research questions, and filling in the gaps in.
- Marcos Méndez
- 2018
- Develop the habit of reading on a daily basis. A first step toward good reading habits is to realize that reading is a fundamental part of your training (or activity) as a researcher.
- Read thoroughly to build a sound background understanding of your topic. Particularly at early career stages, you need to get as much background information as possible.
- Do not ignore the pillars of your discipline; read the classics. I repeat, read the classics! You may be working at the cutting edge of science, but your discipline surely has a long history behind it.
- If you have to get familiar with a new topic, consider reading in chronological order. Early in your career, or whenever you get into a new topic and gather a bunch of references to get a hint on the status of the field, consider reading them in chronological order.
Oct 24, 2018 · In a world full of half truths, simplistic and misleading summaries, and outright “fake news”, being able to read and engage with scientific literature can be a powerful weapon.
Jul 30, 2020 · Having good habits for reading scientific literature is key to setting oneself up for success, identifying new research questions, and filling in the gaps in one’s current understanding; developing these good habits is the first crucial step.
