This scientific article worksheet guides readers through analyzing a research paper by having them summarize the paper's hypotheses, experiments, and conclusions, evaluate how well written and important the paper is, identify ways it could be improved, list concepts needed to understand the science, suggest additional resources, and generate further questions about the article. The goal is to help readers break down and critically examine the key elements of a scientific paper.

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Scientific Article Worksheet
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The Basics:
1. What hypotheses or research questions does the paper address?
2. What experiments were done to test the hypothesis or investigate the research question?
3. What are the major conclusions?
4. What evidence supports each of the conclusions?
The Critique:
1. Is the paper well written? How do you know?
2. Why are the conclusions important?
3. What were the best aspects of the research presented, and how could it be improved?
Additional Resources:
1. What are the basic concepts that you need to know to understand the science presented in your paper?
2. Identify a chapter/section in a textbook that outlines these basic concepts. Is reading this helpful to your
understanding?
3. What other information or resources would help you better understand the paper?
Further Questions:
Write at least five comments or questions about the article to discuss with your class.
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