On the road
Book Tour
Where Genevive Bjorn and Adam Burgasser are teaching and talking about the CERIC Method. Hover a city for details.
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Kickoff event for the CERIC Method with Cambridge University Press.
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Three public science talks and a CERIC workshop for passengers.
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Ninety-minute CERIC workshop inside the department's fall journal club, hosted by Professor Amy Barger. Start time to be confirmed.
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More cities are being scheduled. Invite the authors to your campus or bookstore.
How to Critically Read the Scientific Research Literature: Introducing the CERIC Method
A method for critical interpretation in the age of AI and fragmented trust — turning the hidden curriculum of scientific reading into something teachable, repeatable, and shared. Published by Cambridge University Press and available now on Amazon.
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Overview
This book introduces the CERIC Method, a structured, five-step framework for critically reading scientific research articles. Developed through years of teaching and applied across disciplines, the CERIC Method equips readers to systematically evaluate Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Implications, and Context in any published scientific article.
Written for undergraduate and graduate students, educators, librarians, and working researchers, the book bridges the gap between learning to read the words in scientific articles and learning to read them critically. Each chapter pairs clear instruction with guided practice, making the method immediately applicable in courses, journal clubs, and independent study.
Key Features
- Step-by-step instruction in the five elements of a scientific argument from evidence: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Implications, and Context
- Annotated examples drawn from published research across STEM, social science, and health disciplines
- Practice exercises and reflection prompts designed for classroom or self-guided use
- Guidance for educators on integrating the CERIC Method into existing curricula
- A companion to the online CERIC Method Foundations Program courses at cericmethod.com
Who This Book Is For
- Undergraduate and graduate students developing scientific literacy skills
- Educators teaching research methods, scientific writing, or critical thinking
- Librarians supporting information literacy and research instruction
- Program leaders designing evidence-based curricula
- Researchers and peer reviewers refining their evaluation practices
Connection to Online Courses
The book and the CERIC Method Foundations Program courses are designed to work together. The book provides the conceptual depth, annotated readings, and classroom exercises, while the online courses offer interactive modules, quizzes, and certificates of completion.
Educators can adopt one or both depending on their program needs. Use the book as a course textbook and the online program as a hands-on lab companion, or assign the online courses as a standalone experience.
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: July 2026
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781009631273
eBook ISBN: 9781009631266