Library Guides: Biology : 3. Reading & Evaluating

Reading Guides (Websites)

Read Critically and Efficiently
Academic Skills Centre, Trent University
Reading Scholarly Articles, Trent University Library
It can be overwhelming when you're first faced with reading scholarly articles. This tutorial helps explain what they are and how to read them.
Art of reading a journal article: Methodically and effectively
Subramanyam RV. Art of reading a journal article: Methodically and effectively. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology: JOMFP. 2013 Jan;17(1):65.
Case Study: Reading a Primary Research Article from Plant Physiology
American Society of Plant Biology
Critically Reading Towards Critical Writing
Writing at the University of Toronto
How to Read a Scientific Paper
by Michael Fosmire, Librarian, Purdue University
How to Read a Scientific Paper
American Society of Plant Biology
How to Get the Most Out of Reading
Writing at the University of Toronto
How to Read a Paper
"On this page you will find links to articles in the BMJ that explain how to read and interpret different kinds of research papers." These articles mostly relate to papers in the biomedical and health sciences.
Notes from Research
Writing at the University of Toronto

Critically Analyzing Information Sources
Cornell University Library
Deconstructing a Scientific Research Article
Dr. Deborah Lee, Professor/Coordinator, Library Instructional Services, Mississippi State
University Libraries
Evaluating Websites
A guide on determining the reliability and scholarship of websites, Trent University Library & Archives.
Evaluating Sources of Information
Online Writing Lab (OWL), Purdue University