Textbooks are designed to teach, explain and make complex information easily understood and assimilated. Research papers do the reader no such favours. Being able to understand and use primary research is an essential tool in any scientific career. This book teaches these valuable skills simply and clearly, saving hours in the long run.

Critical Reading explains how to:

• approach every paper methodically
• spot work aimed to support a pet theory
• gain confidence in questioning what you read
• be alert to bias
• use...