{"id":3558,"date":"2022-10-27T21:09:28","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T21:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=3558"},"modified":"2025-09-24T13:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T13:44:32","slug":"research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Reading: How to Make Reading Scientific Articles a Happy Habit"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_3559\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3559\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3559\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3781529.jpg\" alt=\"How to make reading scientific articles a happy habit\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3781529.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3781529-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3781529-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3781529-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3781529-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Scientific research reading is a complex endeavor that requires researchers to be able to choose an appropriate topic, create a project structure, select a study methodology, evaluate collected data, and write a comprehensive manuscript. All of this necessitates a knowledge of paper reviews and academic reports, as well as training and participation in the research process. One way to develop this knowledge is by inculcating regular research reading habits.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit\/#The_importance_of_research_reading\" title=\"The importance of research reading\">The importance of research reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit\/#7_steps_to_make_research_reading_a_daily_habit\" title=\"7 steps to make research reading a daily habit\">7 steps to make research reading a daily habit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit\/#1_Create_a_reading_list_of_relevant_journals\" title=\"1. Create a reading list of relevant journals\">1. Create a reading list of relevant journals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit\/#2_Set_a_goal_and_schedule_time_for_undisturbed_reading\" title=\"2. Set a goal and schedule time for undisturbed reading\">2. Set a goal and schedule time for undisturbed reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit\/#3_Start_with_easy-to-read_scientific_articles_beyond_your_discipline\" title=\"3. Start with easy-to-read scientific articles beyond your discipline\">3. Start with easy-to-read scientific articles beyond your discipline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit\/#4_Actively_read_scientific_articles_and_make_notes_where_relevant\" title=\"4. Actively read scientific articles and make notes where relevant\">4. Actively read scientific articles and make notes where relevant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit\/#5_Follow_a_chronological_order_for_research_reading\" title=\"5. Follow a chronological order for research reading\">5. Follow a chronological order for research reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit\/#6_Engage_in_intellectual_conversations\" title=\"6. Engage in intellectual conversations\">6. Engage in intellectual conversations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/research-reading-how-to-make-reading-scientific-articles-a-happy-habit\/#7_Track_your_literature_and_reading\" title=\"7. Track your literature and reading\">7. Track your literature and reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_importance_of_research_reading\"><\/span><strong>The importance of research reading <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scholars require a set of very specific skills to navigate the often daunting task of writing a thesis or a research paper. Most researchers will acquire these skills over time \u2013 with experience, focused training, and most importantly by reading scientific articles in their field of research. Reading scientific journals and papers associated with their area of research helps academics develop a wider understanding of the subject and strengthen their ability to conduct a thorough scientific study.<\/p>\n<p>Research reading is central to the scientific research process and the basis of skill development. Regardless of the research sources and methods you use, reading free scientific articles enables you to generate new ideas and become a more independent and creative researcher. Clearly, research reading is a practice that should not only be carried out during your doctoral journey but also throughout your research career. However, many academics and doctoral students do not take time to actively find and read scientific literature on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_steps_to_make_research_reading_a_daily_habit\"><\/span><strong>7 steps to make research reading a daily habit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Readers are not created overnight. Years of consistency and a genuine desire to learn new things are the two factors that shape our reading habits. This is something that develops gradually as you push yourself to read about topics outside your area of expertise. It takes time, constant effort and practice.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some simple strategies you can adopt to make it easy to read scientific articles and incorporate research reading into your daily routine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_reading_list_of_relevant_journals\"><\/span><strong>1. Create a reading list of relevant journals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Put together a comprehensive list of journals that regularly publish research in your field to kick-start your research reading. Be sure to include journals that publish new analysis or share details of experimental methods apart from those that publish primary research findings. Subscribe to online alerts so that you are informed of new reports as soon as they become available. This will ensure that you don\u2019t miss out on the latest developments in your areas of interest. Finally, reassess your journal list regularly to account for any new journals that have been recently introduced and remove those that are phased out or not being published anymore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Set_a_goal_and_schedule_time_for_undisturbed_reading\"><\/span><strong>2. Set a goal and schedule time for undisturbed reading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to develop an appreciation and passion for scientific research, set a goal for yourself (it could be reading a set number of pages daily) to read free scientific articles in your chosen field. A great way to achieve your research reading goals is also setting aside dedicated time to read; this could be in the early mornings or even while travelling to and back from work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Start_with_easy-to-read_scientific_articles_beyond_your_discipline\"><\/span><strong>3. Start with easy-to-read scientific articles beyond your discipline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Apart from only reading articles on your subject, mix it up by reading reports and articles on related research to broaden your knowledge. Reading scientific articles across fields can help you understand the scientific discovery process, develop critical reasoning skills, and empower you to think differently and outside the box. This lets you appreciate the variety and novelty in previously published science and can also help you come up with new research ideas, theories, and stories.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1876 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sample-1-1024x197.png\" alt=\"How to identify gaps in the research\" width=\"640\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sample-1-1024x197.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sample-1-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sample-1-768x147.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sample-1-1536x295.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sample-1-2048x393.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Actively_read_scientific_articles_and_make_notes_where_relevant\"><\/span><strong>4. Actively read scientific articles and make notes where relevant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Researchers often end up passively reading scientific articles without absorbing the information provided, which could lead to a loss of genuine interest in reading. It is important to make an effort to develop the habit of actively reading scientific articles by highlighting key data, making notes, and critically thinking about the information provided.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Follow_a_chronological_order_for_research_reading\"><\/span><strong>5. Follow a chronological order for research reading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When researching about a new topic, consider reading existing literature in chronological order. This will give you an idea of how the scientific conversation developed over time, how different terms, concepts, and methods evolved, and even the names of leading researchers working on the topic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Engage_in_intellectual_conversations\"><\/span><strong>6. Engage in intellectual conversations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In order to maintain an avid interest in research reading, actively engage with what you read and discuss scientific articles with your co-workers, and where possible, look to interact with the author to ask questions. You can also compare your own interpretations to those of your colleagues. This exchange of ideas enables you to gain a better understanding of scientific articles and helps you retain the information gleaned from them, which can be a motivating factor to keep reading.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Track_your_literature_and_reading\"><\/span><strong>7. Track your literature and reading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use a reference manager to organize your literature and keep track of your reading. You can add papers and reports that you have read and store a list of the literature you want to read in a \u201cPapers to read\u201d folder, and you can further optimize this based on the topic. Researchers can also use Excel sheets or Word documents to keep notes on what they\u2019ve read and the main findings from each paper. This will make it easy to refer to and retrieve data when you begin to write your own research manuscript.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than reading scientific articles only when applying for funding, writing research proposals, analyzing data, and writing papers, research reading should become a continuous process of absorbing knowledge. Reading scientific literature and persuasive writing are inextricably linked because one cannot exist without the other.<\/p>\n<p>Researching and reading scientific literature on a regular basis is essential for demystifying any topic of interest because it allows you to discuss complex and challenging issues with others, persuade and be persuaded, and most importantly enrich writing and learning in general.<\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">R Discovery is a literature search and research reading platform that accelerates your research discovery journey by keeping you updated on the latest, most relevant scholarly content. 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