CRITICAL READING OF THE RESEARCH LITERATURE
Abstract
In this session, Dr. Ownby will review the elements of a research paper as a step by step guide to understanding how to critically evaluate published reports of empirical research. After a general discussion of the contents of each section, he will focus on critical problems the reader and writer may encounter in each. A second portion of the session will include more detailed review of issues in understanding reports of clinical trials, evaluations of prognosis, reports on diagnostic tests, and research reviews
CRITICAL READING OF THE RESEARCH LITERATURE
Finkelstein Auditorium
In this session, Dr. Ownby will review the elements of a research paper as a step by step guide to understanding how to critically evaluate published reports of empirical research. After a general discussion of the contents of each section, he will focus on critical problems the reader and writer may encounter in each. A second portion of the session will include more detailed review of issues in understanding reports of clinical trials, evaluations of prognosis, reports on diagnostic tests, and research reviews