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Reading and Reviewing Papers

Find the right papers, read them fast and well, judge whether to trust them, keep track of what you read, write a literature review, and cite properly.

18 video lessons · about 40 min · free certificate

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  1. Watch · module 1Finding papers3 lessons
  2. Watch · module 2Reading a paper3 lessons
  3. Watch · module 3Judging a paper3 lessons
  4. Watch · module 4Managing what you read3 lessons
  5. Watch · module 5Writing a literature review3 lessons
  6. Watch · module 6Citing properly3 lessons

What you will learn

  • Find papers with Google Scholar, arXiv and Semantic Scholar, and follow citation trails
  • Read a paper in three passes and know when to stop
  • Judge a paper: peer review, preprints, predatory journals and warning signs
  • Keep your reading organised with a reference manager and good notes
  • Write a literature review organised by theme, and find the gap your work fills
  • Cite in APA and IEEE style, and avoid plagiarism

Who it is for: Students starting a project, a thesis or a literature review. No experience needed.