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Scientific American: Psychology

Infographic Activity 1.2: How To Read a Scientific Article

How To Read a Scientific Article

Psychologists publish their research findings in peer-reviewed, scientific journals. Scientific journal articles are different from news articles or blog posts that you might find through a typical Internet search. When you read news articles or blog posts about a research study, you can’t assume these sources accurately interpret the study’s findings or appropriately emphasize what the study’s original authors think is important. For a full description of the background, methodology, results, and the application of a research study’s findings, you must read a scientific article.

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1.1 Quiz

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