How to read a paper

@article{Keshav2007HowTR,
  title={How to read a paper},
  author={S. Keshav},
  journal={Comput. Commun. Rev.},
  year={2007},
  volume={37},
  pages={83-84}
}
  • S. Keshav
  • Published 20 July 2007
  • Education
  • Comput. Commun. Rev.
Researchers spend a great deal of time reading research papers. However, this skill is rarely taught, leading to much wasted effort. This article outlines a practical and efficient three-pass method for reading research papers. I also describe how to use this method to do a literature survey. 

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