Critical Reading for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM)

This is an interactive online session for anyone engaging in research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM).

Reading academic literature is critical to writing a literature review and developing your own research. This session will explore how to develop a critical reading strategy for your papers, articles, and other reading material for your research.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Efficiently select appropriate readings from your search results
• Understand the difference between comprehending and critical reading
• List a range of methods for critical reading and know where to go for more information
• Use the SQRR strategic reading method to structure your critical reading

• PhD students in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine
• Researchers in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine
• Other Cambridge students and staff welcome

Online webinar with presentations, demonstrations, discussions and practical activities.

If you require any help before the session, such as accessibility support, please email our team at ResearcherDevelopment@lib.cam.ac.uk for further assistance.

This session will be delivered using Zoom so please ensure you have it installed ahead of the session. A joining link will be sent out as part of the booking confirmation process.

One hour

Termly

• Literature Searching for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM)
• Note Making for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM)
• Strategic Reading and Note-Making for Researchers in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS)

• Academic Writing
• Academic Writing Month
• CUL Research Skills