[BIOC32H3] - Midterm Exam Guide - Ultimate 77 pages long Study Guide!
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Study guide tutorial 1: how to critique research articles writing a critical summary. 1. the conclusion of the article is usually found in the last sentence of the abstract: make a list of definitions you dont know and find them out after you read it, highlight what the big picture is. 4. first and last sentence of the article introduction first paragraph are the most important: not always possible to get control groups (control patients who commit suicide) 6. should start off by skipping results and read discussion instead: discussion has a summary of the results effective summary of paper, not simply description a. it is a product of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. 1. the mathematical values aren"t necessary for the big picture: e. g. statistically relevant, yes, but do not need to include the actual numbers, only what the numbers represent. 2. take out only the most important points: omit all unnecessary details.
