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Anatomy of a Journal Article | APA StyleGreat visual and highlights of typical article sections from APA Style.
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How to Read a Paper, 4e
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How to Read a Paper describes the different types of clinical research reporting, and explains how to critically appraise the publications. The book provides the tools to find and evaluate the literature, and implement the findings in an evidence-based, patient-centered way. Written for anyone in the health care professions who has little or no knowledge of evidence-based medicine, it provides a clear understanding of the concepts and how to put them into practice at the basic, clinical level.
ISBN: 9781444323184Publication Date: 2010 -
How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine & Healthcare, 6e
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Required reading in many medical and healthcare institutions, How to Read a Paper is a clear and wide-ranging introduction to evidence-based medicine and healthcare, helping readers to understand its central principles, critically evaluate published data, and implement the results in practical settings. Author Trisha Greenhalgh guides readers through each fundamental step of inquiry, from searching the literature to assessing methodological quality and appraising statistics. How to Read a Paper addresses the common criticisms of evidence-based healthcare, dispelling many of its myths and misconceptions, while providing a pragmatic framework for testing the validity of healthcare literature. Now in its sixth edition, this informative text includes new and expanded discussions of study bias, political interference in published reports, medical statistics, big data and more. Offers user-friendly guidance on evidence-based healthcare that is applicable to both experienced and novice readers Authored by an internationally recognised practitioner and researcher in evidence-based healthcare and primary care Includes updated references, additional figures, improved checklists and more How to Read a Paper is an ideal resource for healthcare students, practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to evidence-based healthcare.
ISBN: 9781119484745Publication Date: 2019 -
Critical Thinking: Tools for Evaluating Research
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Critical Thinking prepares students to thoughtfully interpret information and develop a sophisticated understanding of our increasingly complex and multi-mediated world. Peter M. Nardi's approach helps students sharpen their critical thinking skills and improve their analytical reasoning, enabling them to ward off gullibility, develop insightful skepticism, and ask the right questions about material online, in the mass media, or in scholarly publications. Students will learn to understand common errors in thinking; create reliable and valid research methodologies; understand social science concepts needed to make sense of popular and academic claims; and communicate, apply, and integrate the methods learned in both research and daily life. A companion website includes links to articles and books mentioned in the chapters, illustrative items, videos, and current news and research that elaborate on each chapter's key concepts.
ISBN: 0520965477Publication Date: 2017 -
BMJ How to Read a PaperOn this page you will find links to articles in the BMJ that explain how to read and interpret different kinds of research papers
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Subramanyam, R. (2013). Art of reading a journal article: Methodically and effectively. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology : JOMFP, 17(1), 65–70. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-029X.110733Background: Reading scientific literature is mandatory for researchers and clinicians. With an overflow of medical and dental journals, it is essential to develop a method to choose and read the right articles. Objective: To outline a logical and orderly approach to reading a scientific manuscript. By breaking down the task into smaller, step-by-step components, one should be able to attain the skills to read a scientific article with ease. Methods: The reader should begin by reading the title, abstract and conclusions first. If a decision is made to read the entire article, the key elements of the article can be perused in a systematic manner effectively and efficiently. A cogent and organized method is presented to read articles published in scientific journals. Conclusion: One can read and appreciate a scientific manuscript if a systematic approach is followed in a simple and logical manner.
Research 101: The Health Sciences
Breakdown the research process and terminology and familiarize yourself with available resources, services, and tools to aid in health sciences research.
Typical Sections of a Research Article
Abstract
The abstract is an overview of the entire research report/study. They vary in length, but the goal of the abstract is typically to help a reader know if the paper is relevant to their work and worth reading in-depth.
Introduction
The introduction provides context and background to the topic at hand, provides a summary of existing literature on the topic, and provides an overview of the study being described.
Methods
The methods section describes how the research was performed. This includes a description of the participants, the study design/methodology, materials used, and study procedure.
Results
The results section describes the data that were collected and any statistical tests that were performed.
Discussion
The discussion section describes the significance of the work in question. This typically includes a summary of the results and how those results address the research question. Limitations of the study and directions for future research are often included.
