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read the abstract, read the conclusion, try to work out what the authors are trying to say.. hunt for the pay off in the paper, see if I can understand that, lo
by sgt101 9y ago
read the abstract, read the conclusion, try to work out what the authors are trying to say.. hunt for the pay off in the paper, see if I can understand that, look for the results and check to see if I can understand that what they claim to show supports the pay off then start reading it. The actual reading can take up to six weeks for a big journal paper.
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- seanmcdirmid 9y agoSkim, index, find context (e.g. Citations to the work if old enough). Some papers take a few years to really understand, which is why mental indexing is important: when you run into a problem solved by the paper, the paper becomes useful and understandable at the same time.
- sgt101 9y agoAgree about the years to understand - the important thing is to read it enough so that when you come across something you remember the approach and can option your investment in it.