Category Archives: Scholarship

How to read a scientific paper

Posted on September 24, 2018 by

Do you remember when you read your first scientific paper? For me it was hard. Some parts I did not understand. Other parts were interesting. The structure seemed odd, with a narrative that did not flow. I read it from … Continue reading →

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You are not reading enough! Take a hierarchical approach

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

I hope by now you have subscribed to a bunch of topics using Google Scholar, including any citations to your own work. This will keep you informed on topics closest to you, even if you don’t read the papers through. … Continue reading →

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Science is problem solving: two crucial first steps

Posted on January 1, 2015 by

I have an extremely intelligent friend with a Ph.D. in something really fancy who raised his kids with a great deal of freedom. I’m sure he did this for a number of reasons, but one that he articulated early on … Continue reading →

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