SYNPEPTIDES / RESEARCH & INFORMATION
Research Guides
Practical frameworks for asking better questions of a paper, a figure or a technical document.
01 / Define the question
Identify the experimental model and comparison. Keep observations in that model separate from broader assumptions.
02 / Examine the measurement
Find the method, controls and analysis approach. Ask whether the measurement addresses the question and which sources of uncertainty remain.
03 / Read beyond the headline
Compare the abstract with the results and discussion. Note sample size, exclusions, statistical assumptions and limitations. A result in one setting does not automatically establish a result in another.
04 / Keep a source record
Save the DOI or PubMed link, publication date and a note in your own words. Mark observations, author interpretations and unanswered questions separately.
05 / Search deliberately
PubMed offers filters for dates, article types and other record features. Filters may omit records lacking the relevant indexing. Review search terms and filters before treating results as complete.