Saturday, September 17, 2011

Blog 3: Criteria to evaluate scientific papers

When evaluating a scientific paper, you're trying to discover if the paper is valid.  Some criteria I would use to evaluate a paper are:

  • Does this paper cite legitimate references?
  • Is the information presented relevant to the argument being made?
  • Did the researcher use a satisfactory design while obtaining their information?
  • Were sound research methods used?
  • Has the data been properly analyzed and interpreted? 
  • Is the report written in a clear and effective manner?
  • What is the quality of the evidence?
  • Why are the conclusions important?


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