On this page you will find links to articles in the BMJ that explain how to read and interpret different kinds of research papers.

This portion of a LibGuide from the University of Southern California's Libraries offers detailed guidance on how to develop, organize, and write a college-level research paper in the social and behavioral sciences.

This is just one professor's perspective on how to read an article (and he is a computer scientist). It is important to stop and actually create a strategy for how you will read the materials you collect. Be thoughtful about your selections but also smart about how you read.

This video introduces students to the techniques involved in reading scholarly literature. From the University of British Colombia School of Information.

Article from Science Careers.

From Towards Data Science Inc., a corporation registered in Canada that provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and to expand understanding of data science.

From Med School Insiders.

Guide and resources for the Summer Bridge Academic Journal Club, University of California Merced Library.

From Towards Data Science Inc., a corporation registered in Canada that provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and to expand understanding of data science.

From University of Minnesota Libraries, this tutorial discusses how to read a scientific article, how to find the main points of the article, and how to take effective notes.

Technologist Siraj Raval describes his process for reading machine learning research papers fast and efficiently.

From Utah State University Libraries, this video provides strategies for reading social science articles effectively.

Part of his Essay Tips series, creator Tom Nicholas's method for reading and understanding a journal article or paper quickly and efficiently including how to take good, concise notes and remember useful citations.

This video outlines the core structure of a typical journal article, identifying the key information contained in each section so that you know where to go to quickly and easily find the information you need. From Griffith University's Transition and Tertiary Preparedness (TTP) Program.

From Kishwaukee College Library, this video will help you recognize the structure of scholarly articles in order to use them most effectively in your research projects.

This is a narrated web tutorial from the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education provides some guidance on reading
through the scientific literature. It is intended as a resource for young scientists, but also serves as a refresher for more seasoned researchers.

This video by Med School Insiders shows how you can read research papers and articles as quickly and efficiently as possible, regardless of whether they are for class or writing your own papers.

From Western Libraries, Western University.