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Reading and studying scientific articles

Tips and tools with the use of scientific papers and publications for study and knowlegde

What is a scientific article?

What is a scientific article?

A scientific article is a written report that describes the results of original research. It is typically published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which means that other scientists have reviewed the article and found it to be sound and meet the journal's quality standards.

For scholars accustomed to dissecting complex concepts, scientific articles hold a unique appeal. These concise reports encapsulate the essence of meticulous research, demanding a precise understanding for effective analysis.

Structure:

Scientific articles typically follow a standard structure, which includes

  • Abstract: A condensed summary of the entire article, outlining the research question, methods, key findings, and conclusions.
  • Introduction: Provides context, highlights existing knowledge, and defines the specific research gap addressed.
  • Methods: Details the experimental design, data collection procedures, and analytical tools used.
  • Results: Presents the raw data through figures, tables, and statistics, offering unbiased observations and measurements.
  • Discussion: Interprets the results, draws connections, acknowledges limitations, and compares them to previous research.
  • Conclusion: Summarizes key findings, highlighting the contribution to the field and potential future directions.

Analysis:

  • Evaluate the research question: Is it clear, relevant, and well-defined?
  • Assess the methodology: Was it appropriate, rigorous, and transparently described?
  • Scrutinize the results: Are they presented accurately and objectively?
  • Engage with the discussion: Are the interpretations valid, supported by evidence, and free from bias?
  • Consider the conclusion: Does it align with the findings and offer valuable insights?

Engagement:

  • Scientific articles invite critical thinking and facilitate informed evaluation of research.
  • They present opportunities to compare and contrast methodologies and interpretations.
  • By understanding their structure and purpose, scholars can contribute their own voice to the research narrative.
What are effective ways to find scientific articles?

What are effective ways to find scientific articles?

Here are some effective ways to find scientific articles.

Search engines and databases:

  • Google Scholar: This is a great starting point because it's free and indexes a vast amount of scholarly articles. You can search by keywords, titles, authors, and even filter by publication date and other criteria.
  • Science.gov: This U.S. government website allows you to search for scientific research funded by various federal agencies. It offers access to full-text documents, scientific data, and other resources.

Discipline-Specific Databases:

Many disciplines have specialized databases for finding relevant articles. Some examples include:

  • Life Sciences: PubMed Central (PMC), Web of Science, ScienceDirect
  • Physical Sciences: INSPEC, AIP Scitation, MathSciNet
  • Social Sciences: Social Science Citation Index (SSCI), PsycINFO, JSTOR
  • Humanities: MLA International Bibliography, Historical Abstracts, Philosopher's Index

Additional tips for effective searching:

  • Use keywords wisely: Focus on specific and relevant keywords related to your research topic. Consider synonyms, related terms, and variations in spelling to capture a broader range of articles.
  • Boolean operators: Utilize operators like "AND," "OR," and "NOT" to refine your search and narrow down results. This helps combine keywords and exclude irrelevant ones.
  • Filters: Many databases offer various filters to further refine your search, such as publication date, author affiliation, and article type (e.g., review article, research paper).

Accessing full-text articles:

  • Open access: Some journals publish their articles freely online. Look for articles labelled as "open access" or "OA" within your search results.
  • Library access: If you are affiliated with an academic institution, their library likely subscribes to numerous academic journals. You should be able to access the full text of many articles through your library website or database.
  • Interlibrary loan: If your library doesn't have access to a specific article, you can often request it through interlibrary loan, which allows borrowing from other libraries.
What is the abstract of a scientific article and how can you work with it?

What is the abstract of a scientific article and how can you work with it?

An abstract is a concise summary of a scientific article, typically between 150-250 words. It serves as a vital tool for academics, as it helps:

  • Readers decide whether the full article is relevant to their interests or research.
  • Researchers identify relevant articles during literature searches.
  • Databases index and categorize articles for efficient retrieval.
  • Authors condense their research findings and key points.

Structure and components

Abstracts often follow a structured format with specific sections:

  1. Background: Briefly explains the research context and the problem addressed.
  2. Methods: Describes the research approach, data collection, and analysis techniques.
  3. Results: Presents the key findings of the study in a clear and concise manner.
  4. Conclusions: Summarizes the main implications and contributions of the research.

Some journals may have additional sections or specific word limits.

Crafting a powerful abstract

Here are some tips for writing an effective abstract:

  • Start strong: Use a clear and concise sentence to grab the reader's attention.
  • Highlight the significance: Briefly explain why your research matters and its potential impact.
  • Focus on key findings: Present the most important results without going into excessive detail.
  • Use clear and concise language: Avoid jargon and abbreviations unfamiliar to your target audience.
  • Proofread carefully: Ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to word limits.

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Summaries: the best scientific articles summarized per field of study

Summaries: the best scientific articles summarized per field of study

The best scientific articles summarized per field of study

What are article summaries?

  • Article summaries are summaries of scientific articles that you will use during and after your studies

What are the best scientific articles summarized per field of study?

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Samenvatting: Taaltopics Argumenteren

Samenvatting: Taaltopics Argumenteren

1. Belangrijke begrippen bij argumenteren

In dit eerste hoofdstuk van het boek Taaltopics: Argumenteren worden de belangrijkste begrippen met betrekking tot argumenteren uitgelegd.

Definitie argumentatie

Argumentatie is een samenstel van uitspraken waarbij een of meer uitspraken ter ondersteuning van een andere uitspraak (het standpunt) naar voren worden gebracht met het kennelijke doel anderen van dat standpunt te overtuigen.

(C. Braas, E. van der Geest en A. de Schepper (derde druk, 2006), Taaltopics. Argumenteren (Wolters-Noordhoff, Groningen – Houten), p. 16)

De gerichtheid op anderen is bij deze definitie een essentieel onderdeel. Je probeert anderen ergens van te overtuigen. Dit is gelukt wanneer de ander zwijgt, geen tegenargumenten geeft en geen kritische vragen stelt.

Er valt onderscheid te maken tussen twee soorten uitspraken: standpunten en argumenten. Een standpunt is een uitspraak waarbij je de ander van de waarheid probeert te overtuigen. Standpunten hoeven niet subjectief te zijn. Een feitelijke uitspraak kan ook een standpunt zijn, mits deze door de ander betwist wordt. Een argument is een uitspraak waarmee je het standpunt onderbouwt. Een standpunt en een argument of meerdere argumenten samen wordt argumentatie genoemd.

Bij argumentatie horen ook redeneringen. Dit zijn uitspraken die de standpunten en argumenten aan elkaar koppelen. Ze liggen als het ware ten grondslag aan de argumentatie. Een argument plus een verbindende uitspraak leidt tot een bepaalde conclusie. Vaak worden redeneringen echter niet uitgesproken (of opgeschreven).

In het volgende voorbeeld wordt duidelijk wat een redenering is:

Volgens mij kan je beter geen magnetronmaaltijden eten (standpunt). In een test van Radar werd laatst aangetoond dat deze erg ongezond zijn (argument). Als Radar voeding als ongezond beoordeelt, dan kan je het maar beter niet eten (verbindende uitspraak).

Het komt ook voor dat het argument of het standpunt wordt weggelaten in de argumentatie. Dit is mogelijk wanneer het publiek het weggelaten gedeelte in gedachten kan aanvullen.

Soorten argumentatie

Een betoog bestaat uit een combinatie van argumenten. Deze combinatie kent meestal een bepaalde structuur: enkelvoudig, meervoudig, nevenschikkend, of onderschikkend.

Enkelvoudig: Er is sprake van een standpunt en een argument.

argument standpunt

Meervoudig: Het standpunt wordt onderbouwd met meerdere argumenten. Door meerdere argumenten in te brengen, zal je een ander beter kunnen overtuigen. Hierbij moet je uitkijken dat je alle argumenten niet in één keer geeft. Dit komt ongeloofwaardig over. Bovendien is het beter om een aantal argumenten achter de hand te houden.

argument 1

argument 2 standpunt

argument 3

Nevenschikkend: Hierbij is er geen sprake van één of meerdere argumenten, maar van deelargumenten. Een deelargument is op.....read more

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    • Do you get the message that the e-mail address is already in use: then use the 'forgot password' option to regain access to your account.
    • Switch browsers or devices. If it doesn't work in another browser either, try again later or contact JoHo WorldSupporter

    Not activated your account on WorldSupporter.org?

    • After you create an account on WorldSupporter.org by filling in the form and pushing the 'create account' button, you receive e-mail for the necessary confirmation link
    • By clicking this link or copying and pasting it to your browser you log in once and will lead you to visit a page where you can set your password.
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    Being able to log in, but still not able to read all exclusive content or summaries?

    • Make sure you are a JoHo member with extra service and online access
      • As a member without extra services (<10 euro yearly) you will not have be able to read exclusive content
      • If you want to upgrade your membership  (10 euro yearly or more) to read exclusive content access  you can: change your membership
      • If you are not a member yet, you can: become a member
    • Make sure you selected the right access on your WorldSupporter account
      • go to your account (profile) page
      • press the "Edit profile' button
      • go to 'Profile'
      • go to the field 'Are you a JoHo WorldSupporter Member?
        • choose the right access : 'JoHo WorldSupporter member with full online access'
      • press the button 'Save' at the end of you page
    • If this does not work out you can contact JoHo WorldSupporter

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      • A supporter has chosen to set the access level of the shared material to 'JoHo WorldSupporter member with full access' and you are not yet a 'JoHo WorldSupporter member with full online access'.
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    • If you continue to experience problems, please contact WorldSupporter, stating the specific pages you want to use and, if possible, the error message you receive.

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    • Private content is visible for you (the author) in the 'My Collection' section of your personal user page only and is great for drafts or notes to yourself
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    WorldSupporter FAQ: questions and answers about summaries on WorldSupporter.org

    WorldSupporter FAQ: questions and answers about summaries on WorldSupporter.org

    How to join JoHo WorldSupporter, and how to use summaries and study notes on JoHo WorldSupporter.org?

    WorldSupporter: what to do to get full online access for summaries and services on JoHo WorldSupporter.org?

    WorldSupporter: what to do to get full online access for summaries and services on JoHo WorldSupporter.org?

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    How can you use JoHo WorldSupporter?

    1. You can create a free account and follow your favorite subject or supporters (without extra services or online access to exclusives)
    2. You can join as WorldSupporter member to get access to basic services (without extra services or online access to exclusives)
    3. You can join as WorldSupporter member with extra services and online access to extra services and online access to exclusives: see also below

    How do you get full online access to all summaries and exclusives on JoHo WorldSupporter.org?

    • Procedure:

      • 1 - Go to JoHo.org/en/joinjoho, and join JoHo WorldSupporter by choosing a membership with online access
      • 2 - Return to WorldSupporter.org and create an account with the same email address
      • 3 - State your JoHo WorldSupporter Membership during the creation of your account
      • 4 - Choose your favorite study, student organization or topic during the creation of your account
    • Start using the services:

      • You have online access to all free + all exclusive summaries and study notes on WorldSupporter.org and JoHo.org
      • You can use all services on JoHo WorldSupporter.org
      • You can make use of the tools for work abroad, long journeys, voluntary work, internships and study abroad

    Already an account?

    • In case you have previously created a WorldSupporter account then, after registering with JoHo, you can change your status on your WorldSupporter account to membership with full online access. Edit your account and see under 'Profile' for the change.
    • Note: Again, you must have used the same email address.

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    WorldSupporter: what to do to register as a JoHo member and use WorldSupporter?

    WorldSupporter: what to do to register as a JoHo member and use WorldSupporter?

    When you support JoHo...

    by joining as a JoHo member

    • By joining JoHo as a member, you support JoHo in all its activities in the areas of international cooperation and talent development
    • You can become a JoHo member by contributing €5.00 per calendar year

    through the purchase of JoHo subscription services

    • You can obtain JoHo subscription services for €10, €15,00 or €20.00 per calendar year for extra services and discounts

    by taking out (travel or health) insurance

    • By applying for a travel or health insurance via JoHo you do not only support JoHo, but also yourself
    • You pay less premium and you are able to use the services and discounts of a JoHo subscription for free 

    ....then JoHo will support you...

    with choice assistance & advice

    • concerning work, travel, study, inspiration and emigration

    with organization profiles & vacancies

    • for full time jobs, part time jobs, volunteer work, internships, and work experience positions at home or abroad

    with summaries & study support

    • such as printed and online study books, textbooks, professional literature, exams & practice questions, lecture notes, terms and readers

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    • concerning travel, study, work, inspiration and emigration

    with discounts on activities & projects

    • such as air travel, holidays, volunteer work, language courses, and travelling 

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    • such as emigration insurances, travel insurances, and health insurances

    ...and together we support worldsupporters and projects

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    • with bringing organizations and individuals into contact with each other to make each other stronger, more aware, and to inspire one another

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    • Are you a member and do you take out a yearly continuous insurance via JoHo? Then you are able to use the services and discounts of the JoHo subscription for free
    • How does it work? Become a JoHo member and apply for your travel or health insurance  via JoHo. As a JoHo member you will receive the benefits of the JoHo subscription

    How to choose and purchase a JoHo subscription services

    Purchasing JoHo subscription services

    • JoHo members can choose to purchase a subscription for choice assistance, advice, discounts, or extra support for JoHo
    • If you want to purchase subscription services, you are able to do so with the same form as the one to become a JoHo member
    • If you already are a JoHo member and want to change to, or add, a subscription, please fill out form for changing your membership

    How does registering, logging in & creating a password work

    • As a new JoHo member you automatically receive an online account at joho.org, which you can activate with a link that you will receive in your mailbox

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    What is your JoHo number?

    • You can find your JoHo number at your My JoHo page as soon as you are logged in at joho.org
    • You need your JoHo number, for example, for obtaining the discounts on insurances, summaries, and at partner organisations
    • Have you lost your JoHo number? Please contact JoHo via the online contact forms or log in at joho.org and you will find your JoHo number at your account page on JoHo.org

     

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    WorldSupporter: what are WorldSupporter Summaries and how to create or use them?

    WorldSupporter: what are WorldSupporter Summaries and how to create or use them?

    What types of summaries and study assistance does WorldSupporter offer?

    Summaries and study materials can be found in 6 different forms:

    • Book summaries: give you insight into the main and side issues of the most essential and current literature in your field
    • BulletPoint Summaries: ultra-short summaries displayed in bullets
    • Article summaries: summaries of scientific articles that you will use during and after your studies
    • ExamTickets: consist of short bullets with subject-oriented exam tips and sample questions, so that you know what you have to learn and how you should study
    • ExamTests: consist of bundles of exam and practice questions that provide extra understanding, test your knowledge and give insight into the way in which an exam will be taken
    • Study Notes & Sheets:  summaries of lectures, working groups that give you more insight into what is considered important by teachers.

    Why add a Summary or Study Note?

    • This content type allows you to explain a certain subject. This can be based on your own texts or on summarized versions of study material
    • Many Supporters use this content type for university course material, but feel free to use it as a broad tool for knowledge transfer
    • Always make sure that you do not violate copyright if you use material from others and make good use of source listings

    How to add a Summary or Study Note?

    • tip 1: by adding category tags your content will be easier to find by people with similar interests that not yet follow your account
    • tip 2: bring several summaries together and create easier navigation for yourself and your followers
    • tip 3: add an image in the 'image' field, because it will be used to highlight your contribution on your profile and other spotlight locations on WorldSupporter. Without an image your avatar will be used for these purposes.

    Where to find or read more about Summaries or Study Notes

    Where to add Summaries or Study Notes?

     

    WorldSupporter: how to use and find summaries, study notes en practice exams on JoHo WorldSupporter?

    WorldSupporter: how to use and find summaries, study notes en practice exams on JoHo WorldSupporter?

    Online access to all summaries, study notes en practice exams

    How and why use WorldSupporter.org for your summaries and study assistance?

    • For free use of many of the summaries and study aids provided or collected by your fellow students.
    • For free use of many of the lecture and study group notes, exam questions and practice questions.
    • For use of all exclusive summaries and study assistance for those who are member with JoHo WorldSupporter with online access
    • For compiling your own materials and contributions with relevant study help
    • For sharing and finding relevant and interesting summaries, documents, notes, blogs, tips, videos, discussions, activities, recipes, side jobs and more.

    Using and finding summaries, notes and practice exams on JoHo WorldSupporter

    There are several ways to navigate the large amount of summaries, study notes en practice exams on JoHo WorldSupporter.

    1. Use the summaries home pages for your study or field of study
    2. Use the check and search pages for summaries and study aids by field of study, subject or faculty
    3. Use and follow your (study) organization
      • by using your own student organization as a starting point, and continuing to follow it, easily discover which study materials are relevant to you
      • this option is only available through partner organizations
    4. Check or follow authors or other WorldSupporters
    5. Use the menu above each page to go to the main theme pages for summaries
      • Theme pages can be found for international studies as well as Dutch studies

    Do you want to share your summaries with JoHo WorldSupporter and its visitors?

    Quicklinks to fields of study for summaries and study assistance

    Main summaries home pages:

    Main study fields:

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    WorldSupporter: what is JoHo WorldSupporter, how to join and how to contribute?

    WorldSupporter: what is JoHo WorldSupporter, how to join and how to contribute?

    What is 'WorldSupporter'?

    • JoHo WorldSupporter is the online platform where individuals and organizations inspire and help each other on a local and global level
    • You can share and find everything you need to help another, travel responsibly, study well, develop yourself and work for an organization that creates a better world
    • You can gain knowledge, share experiences, answer questions, post comments and publish your own WorldSupporter resume
    • You can share your summaries, photos, blogs, journals, events, sustainable recipes and tips with others
    • You can create and share study materials with WorldSupporters from countries that lack access to educational resources,
    • You can share learning materials that can be used by volunteers helping out in schools around the world.
    • You can work with WorldSupporters from over 150 countries to help make the world around you a better and more tolerant place.

    What is a 'WorldSupporter account and Profile'?

    • A WorldSupporter account can be created in minutes and is linked to your Personal WorldSupporter profile.
    • Your WorldSupporter profile:
      • acts as your own platform for all the content you create or collect on WorldSupporter,
      • shows all content recently created by the organizations, groups and individuals you personally follow,
      • shows what you contribute to the world around you.

    What do you need to do to join, register and get started?

    • to use WorldSupporter for free, you can create an acoount and follow your favorite subject or supporters
    • to support and use WorldSupporter: go to www JoHo.org, and join as a JoHo WorldSupporter member.
    • to use all summaries: go to go to www JoHo.org and join JoHo WorldSupporter Member with full online access to all summaries and content
    • for a profile on WorldSupporter: go to the login page page or use the 'sign in' link in the menu
    • for login: go to the login page to log in or use the 'sign in' link in the menu, visible on every page

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