Evaluating Research Reports
摘要
It is practically impossible to read all of the numerous scholarly articles that are published in large volumes. Therefore, the first step in reading the literature efficiently is to identify and select journals that are most likely to provide reliable and relevant information in a given field of interest. When seeking information on a specific topic, it is often helpful to visit a library to consult recent textbooks or review articles. Such sources are valuable in that they offer foundational and comprehensive background information necessary to understand a subject. However, it is important to remember that the information presented in reviews reflects the interpretation of the review authors and is thus secondary or indirect. As a result, there is a risk that the original research may be misinterpreted or oversimplified. To minimize such issues, readers are encouraged to consult the original research articles whenever possible.