Reading Studies
Becoming a Critical Reader
An Introduction
What to look for in the initial once-over as you read an article or abstract.
Bias Bias Everywhere!
Learn to spot various kinds of bias all over in research, including in yourself!
The 5 Basic Questions
Basic questions to get you thinking about the research you're reading.
Questions About Original Research
Things to consider as you look at articles describing a research study.
Quantitative Research
Questions specific to original research that is experimental in design, quanltifies data and has statistical analysis.
Qualitative Research
This different approach to research requires a different set of questions to look at the results with a critical eye.
Literature Reviews
Things to consider when reading a literature review, or when writing one of your own!
Systemic Reviews and Meta Analysis
Taking a hard look at the process to see if the reviews are unbiased.
Journal Papers that Are Not Studies
Opinions pieces, practice guidelines and case studies.