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Research: Reading

A centralised repository of information to help those undertaking research especially at Postgraduate level

Introduction

Below is information on how to make sense of academic research articles. How are articles structured and are there strategies on how to read them critically and efficiently?

How to read a Scholary article

eBook "How to read a paper"

Critical Reading

Articles

Astroth, K.S., & Chung, S.Y. (2018). Focusing on the fundamentals: Reading quantitative research with a critical eye. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 45(3), 283-286.

Astroth, K.S., & Chung, S.Y. (2018). Focusing on the fundamentals: Reading qualitative research with a critical eye. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 45(4), 381-385.

Coughlan, M., Cronin, P., & Ryan, F. (2007). Step-by-step guide to critiquing research. Part 1: quantitative research. British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)16(11), 658–

Ryan, F., Coughlan, M., & Cronin, P. (2007). Step-by-step guide to critiquing research. Part 2: qualitative research. British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)16(12), 738–744

Academic article structure