| Critical Reading: Making Sense of Research Papers in Life Sciences and Medicine Contributor(s): Yudkin, Ben (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415344131 ISBN-13: 9780415344135 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: Experienced scientists and medical researchers know how important it is to engage with research literature in an active, critical and analytical way. However in most universities little time is devoted to teaching the relevant skills. Readers who accept scientific papers uncritically may misunderstand results, misinterpret the experimental significance of techniques, over or underestimate the importance of findings and waste time and resources on flawed or unnecessary experiments. "Critical Reading "is aimed at everyone who needs to read original research papers in life sciences and medicine: final-year undergraduates, graduate students, research scientists, clinicians and medical researchers. Through a series of clearly focused chapters, the reader is introduced to critical reading skills such as: - Detection and analysis of spin - Development of active reading habits - Evaluation of methods, including qualitative methods - Scientific analysis and interpretation This book promotes a balanced, rigorous approach to the literature. It is unique in providing examples and end-of-chapter exercises from a wide range of scientific and clinical disciplines including biochemistry, ecology, immunology and physiology. Principles are extensively illustrated by reference to real papers, which are discussed constructively in the context of the pressures and technical difficulties that face researchers. The skills "Critical Reading "imparts will deepen readers' understanding of the research process, increase enjoyment and enhance professional confidence and effectiveness in academic, clinical and commercial settings. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Research |
| Dewey: 610 |
| LCCN: 2005020922 |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6.36" W x 9.3" (0.66 lbs) 142 pages |
