Foundational Skills in Life Sciences
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Podcasting since 2023 • 58 episodes
Foundational Skills in Life Sciences
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58. Paragraph 1 of Introduction, written by Nobel Laureates: meaning of each sentence therein
Let’s read the first paragraph of the Introduction section in a paper written by the Nobel Laureates. Specifically, we will read each sentence in the paragraph, and think about the meaning and the role of each sentence. One key point is that th...
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Episode 58
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16:51
57. How to read the main points of Introduction paragraphs
The Introduction section of a life-science paper tells the main story, sometimes even multiple related ones. But without helpful subheadings, understanding its core points can be challenging. Then, how do we effectively read Introduction paragr...
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Episode 57
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19:26
56. How many paragraphs in Introduction?
In combination with the last episode, we will talk about an introduction to how to read the Introduction section. With these two episodes, we will be ready to analyze the content details, from the next episode. We are reading...
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Episode 56
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13:05
55. Does the Introduction section have subheadings?
Sub-sections and subheadings will be helpful. The Methods and the Results sections of life-science papers are divided into sub-sections. And the sub-sections will have subheadings, i.e., the titles that serve as signposts of ...
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Episode 55
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12:42
54. Can you explain the role of Introduction in one sentence?
The single-sentence rule for understanding research paper Introductions. Have you thought about what the Introduction section of a life-science paper really does? In this episode, we will address that question and disc...
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Episode 54
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