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What is the purpose of reading scientific literature in research?

To establish the novelty of the work, understand current theory and debates, identify new lines of questioning or investigation, and provide alternative perspectives.

What types of documents are accepted by the research community as a source of knowledge?

Papers that have been refereed and published in a reputable venue, theses that have been undertaken and examined at a reputable institution, and books that are based on the information presented in refereed theses and books.

What is the difference between primary sources and literature in research?

Primary sources lack interpretation of the contents in light of a specific hypothesis, while literature provides a refereed source of knowledge for building arguments in a write-up.

What is a key aim of reading?

To develop critical thinking skills. Signup and view all the answers

What is the challenge of research literature?

Whether to believe what you read, as work available online could have any history. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cynical but often accurate rule of thumb when evaluating research?

Work that is more than one or two years old and has not been published in a significant venue probably has some serious defect. Signup and view all the answers

What is a literature review?

A structured analysis of a body of literature that groups papers by topic and critically discusses their contribution, limitations, and open questions. Signup and view all the answers

When should you start developing a literature review for a paper or thesis?

As soon as you start reading, adding papers that need to be discussed and capturing bibliographic data. Signup and view all the answers

What should be the focus when developing an early draft of a literature review?

Organization and content, rather than presentation, as rewriting, editing, and polishing will be done once research is complete. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of reading and understanding prior work in research?

Doing and describing research requires a thorough knowledge of the work of others. Signup and view all the answers

What are some methods for exploring relevant literature in a research area?

Using obvious search terms, searching academic paper search engines, visiting research group websites, following up references in promising research papers, browsing recent issues of journals and conferences, searching publisher-specific digital libraries, checking conference websites for program listings, using citation indexes, going to the library, and discussing work with others. Signup and view all the answers