How to Critically Rread a methods section in three questions
The methods section is where most readers start skimming. It is also where a paper earns or loses your confidence because the…
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Five checks To Run before you cite a paper you found through an AI summary
An AI summary can tell you what a paper says (beware of common errors like hallucinations and pulling in information from other…
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The CERIC Method Book now available anywhere books are sold
The CERIC Method is now a book. Published by Cambridge University Press, arriving June 2026.
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Why Critical Reading with CERIC Matters When AI Summarizes Papers for You
Ask an AI to summarize a research paper, and it hands you one in seconds: clean paragraphs, confident verbs, and a tidy…
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From Passive Reading to Active Analysis: Transforming How You Engage with Research
From Passive Reading to Active Analysis: Transforming How You Engage with Research Reading, in its most basic form, is the act of…
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Teaching Critical Reading Skills in Undergraduate STEM Courses
Teaching Critical Reading Skills in Undergraduate STEM Courses Every experienced educator in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics has encountered the same phenomenon….
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Evaluating Evidence in Scientific Literature: What Every Student Should Know
Evaluating Evidence in Scientific Literature: What Every Student Should Know When you open a peer-reviewed research paper and encounter claims presented with…
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How to Read a Research Paper in STEM: Beyond the Abstract
How to Read a Research Paper in STEM: Beyond the Abstract Many students entering STEM fields develop a reading habit that, while…
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Understanding the CERIC Framework: A Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding the CERIC Framework: A Step-by-Step Guide The CERIC framework provides a structured approach to critical reading that transforms how students engage…
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Why Critical Reading Matters in Higher Education
Why Critical Reading Matters in Higher Education The transition from high school to higher education brings with it an expectation that often…