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# Is the work in consensus with or contradicting previous findings? In the science of community as in other sciences, a single study should generally not be enough evidence to change day to day practices. Look for multiple pieces of evidence: but be aware that academic publishing usually requires 'novelty' -- finding or doing something new -- so you're unlikely to find multiple sources for the same exact fact. Look for studies of the same types of practices in analogous communities. | # Is the work in consensus with or contradicting previous findings? In the science of community as in other sciences, a single study should generally not be enough evidence to change day to day practices. Look for multiple pieces of evidence: but be aware that academic publishing usually requires 'novelty' -- finding or doing something new -- so you're unlikely to find multiple sources for the same exact fact. Look for studies of the same types of practices in analogous communities. | ||
=== It's a skill...be kind to yourself if it seems weird or hard | === It's a skill...be kind to yourself if it seems weird or hard === | ||
Graduate students are taught to read articles and numerous guides exist to aid them in this. Let that serve as an encouragement---if it seems hard, it's because it's a skill you haven't learned yet. For some guides written for the future researcher audience: | Graduate students are taught to read articles and numerous guides exist to aid them in this. Let that serve as an encouragement---if it seems hard, it's because it's a skill you haven't learned yet. For some guides written for the future researcher audience: | ||
* [https://www.science.org/content/article/how-seriously-read-scientific-paper Science Magazine] | * [https://www.science.org/content/article/how-seriously-read-scientific-paper Science Magazine] | ||
* [https://libguides.wesleyan.edu/c.php?g=1041408&p=7553740 Wesleyan University Library] has a visual guide. | * [https://libguides.wesleyan.edu/c.php?g=1041408&p=7553740 Wesleyan University Library] has a visual guide. |