L15: VY Lecture 2 Flashcards
1
Q
How does a research idea come about?
A
- read papers
- attend seminars or scientific meetings
- join active research team/interest group
- discuss and exchange ideas with others frequently
- think
2
Q
Why should we survey the literature?
A
- identify gaps and discrepancies in the body of knowledge
- identify relevant and related work done
- locate useful approach/methodology
- Keep abreast of developments and current state of the art
3
Q
How to read a scientific paper?
A
- do not believe everything you read
- usually do not need to read every single word
4
Q
What are the major parts of a paper?
A
- title
- abstract
- introduction
- materials and methods
- results
- discussion
5
Q
What is a review article?
A
- v good way to quickly become familiar with a specific research area and to get key references
- however, can contain personal opinions and may intentionally omit certain viewpoints
