How do you read and comprehend scientific research articles?

Reading a Scientific Article

1. Skim the article.
2. Grasp the vocabulary.
3. Identify the structure of the article and work on your comprehension.
4. Read the bibliography/references section.
5. Reflect on what you have read and draw your own conclusions.
6. Read the article a second time in chronological order.

How can I get free academic papers?

The Top 21 Free Online Journal and Research Databases

1. CORE. CORE is a multidisciplinary aggregator of open access research.
2. ScienceOpen.
3. Directory of Open Access Journals.
4. Education Resources Information Center.
5. arXiv e-Print Archive.
6. Social Science Research Network.
7. Public Library of Science.
8. OpenDOAR.

How do I memorize a research paper?

Take notes. Information passed though brain to hand, especially if you take the time to think about it and rephrase, ask additional questions, etc., is a bit more likely to be remembered. Reading it aloud, “in character”, also sometimes worked for me but requires privacy.

How do you teach students to read scientific papers?

1. Begin by reading the introduction, not the abstract.
2. Identify the BIG QUESTION.
3. Summarize the background in five sentences or less.
4. Identify the SPECIFIC QUESTION(S)
5. Identify the approach.
6. Now read the methods section.
7. Read the results section.
8. Do the results answer the SPECIFIC QUESTION(S)?

How can I read Google Scholar articles for free?

Find Free Articles on Google Scholar

1. Head to Google Scholar.
2. Type out a keyword search in the search bar.
3. When the results are displayed, only check for articles with a PDF text link.
4. Click on the link for your desired article.
5. Check if the article has a free downloadable link, or if you can read it for free online.