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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Reading research is an essential skill in providing high-quality healthcare. In the rehabilitation community, implementing evidence-based research into practice is necessary for improving patient outcomes and advancing the field as a whole.[1]
Due to the ever-increasing number of studies being published regularly, rehabilitation professionals must navigate through a large pool of information to identify relevant and reliable studies. Efficient reading can help filter research, so a practitioner can save time and focus only on the most appropriate information for specific clinical applications.
Multiple studies emphasize the significance of academic reading, which is often undervalued and rarely taught in universities. Professionals in every industry can reap benefits from developing the fundamental skill of reading, which requires consistent effort and practice.[2][3] [4]
Three-pass Approach[edit | edit source]
Reading a scientific paper can be challenging due to the amount of complex terminologies, methodologies, and statistical analyses. Starting to read from beginning to the end can cause frustration and exhaustion which can ultimately result in a sense of discouragement towards reading.
According to Keshav (2007), there is a simple way of reading a paper called the three-pass approach. From the name itself, the three-pass approach breaks down the paper in three passes, with each pass having specific objectives to gradually deepen the reader's understanding of the topic.[5]
First pass/ Bird's-eye view[edit | edit source]
The goal of this pass is to gain an overview/general idea of the paper in 5-10 minutes following these steps:[5]
- Carefully read the title, abstract and introduction.
- Read the section and sub-section headings. Ignore all other content.
- Read the conclusions.
- Skim through the references, and note the ones you have already read.
After the first-pass, the reader should be able to answer the 5C's:[5]
- Category: What type of research is this?
- Context: Is it related to other papers? Which theoretical bases were used to analyze the problem?
- Correctness: Does the hypothesis appear to be valid?
- Contributions: What are the primary contributions of the paper?
- Clarity: Is the paper well written?
Second pass[edit | edit source]
Third pass[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Whyte J, Barrett AM. Advancing the evidence base of rehabilitation treatments: a developmental approach. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 2012 Aug 1;93(8):S101-10.
- ↑ Bharuthram S, Clarence S. Teaching academic reading as a disciplinary knowledge practice in higher education. South African Journal of Higher Education. 2015 Jan 1;29(2):42-55.
- ↑ Rhead A. The trouble with academic reading: exposing hidden threshold concepts through academic reading retreats. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education ISSN. 1759 Nov;667(15):2019.
- ↑ Maguire M, Reynolds AE, Delahunt B. Reading to be: The role of academic reading in emergent academic and professional student identities. Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice. 2020;17(2):5.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Keshav S. How to read a paper. ACM SIGCOMM Computer Communication Review. 2007 Jul 20;37(3):83-4.
