How to read a research paper
Cohen, H.
American journal of occupational therapy official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association 42(9): 596-600
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0272-9490 PMID: 3189491 Document Number: 319653
A research paper includes several sections, each section having a particular purpose and containing a particular kind of information. This paper is a guide to reading a research paper. It describes the prototypical research paper and explains the purpose for each section. Issues for the astute reader to note are indicated and illustrated with examples from a research paper published in this issue of the journal.
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