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Mastering the Art of Research: A Practical Guide to Understanding Research Articles

Research articles can be daunting, but with the right approach, you can make the most out of them! This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you consume, digest, and apply research effectively. Learn how to identify key components like study purpose, participants, methods, and results. Utilize study skills such as skimming, highlighting, and note-taking. Engage in discussions with peers to clarify complex concepts and relate findings to your own context. Be skeptical yet curious, and don’t let jargon deter you from enhancing your understanding.

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Mastering the Art of Research: A Practical Guide to Understanding Research Articles

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  1. Oh no, not research! How to get the most out of research articles

  2. Take your time • Consume • Digest • Apply

  3. Use headings and proceed step by step • Study purpose- what and why? • Participants & context- who and where? • Design & methods- how? • Results- with what result? • Discussion or conclusions- so what?

  4. Use your study skills • Skim • Underline or highlight • Make notes • Jot down questions • Paraphrase

  5. Don’t panic if it seems confusing! • Sometimes the problem isn’t you  • Jargon and short hand may make reading difficult • Researchers are not always the best writers • Converse with classmate or colleague about article • Ask questions • Share your confusion

  6. Apply research to your own context • New ways of thinking • Explanations that never occurred to you before • Clarification of complex relationships • Support for your thoughts and experiences • It is not worth the effort if you can’t apply it to your own situation

  7. Context controls • It is your context that matters • Findings may or may not apply to your situation

  8. Skepticism is good • Ask questions • Bias exists in all studies • Cynicism wastes time • Don’t wait for the perfect study

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