1/Dr. Lewis Roberts is giving a really interesting talk at @ACTScience #TS21 that walks us through the art of reviewing and questioning a scientific talk.
We are all pretty familiar with reviewing manuscripts, but I think this is a fresh take!
@EdgeforScholars #phdlife #PhD
We are all pretty familiar with reviewing manuscripts, but I think this is a fresh take!
@EdgeforScholars #phdlife #PhD
2/
This is like a dynamic (real-time) manuscript review. The corollary:
* One key for presenters: strategically repeat yourself
*Tell them what you're going to say (abstract)
*Tell them (introduction, methods, results)
*Tell them what you told them (discussion)
#TS21 @ACTScience
This is like a dynamic (real-time) manuscript review. The corollary:
* One key for presenters: strategically repeat yourself
*Tell them what you're going to say (abstract)
*Tell them (introduction, methods, results)
*Tell them what you told them (discussion)
#TS21 @ACTScience
3/
The 40,000 ft view:
*What is the main aim of the study? Should be in the first few minutes of a presentation
*When you are listening, pick out:
-What is the problem they are trying to solve?
-What is the overall hypothesis?
#TS21
The 40,000 ft view:
*What is the main aim of the study? Should be in the first few minutes of a presentation
*When you are listening, pick out:
-What is the problem they are trying to solve?
-What is the overall hypothesis?
#TS21
4/
Bringing an inquiring mindset:
-Don't believe everything you read (or hear)
-Do the experiments test the proposed hypothesis?
-Are the right controls used?
-Are the stats sound?
-Are there sufficient subjects/events?
-Is the study well-powered?
#TS21 #PhD
Bringing an inquiring mindset:
-Don't believe everything you read (or hear)
-Do the experiments test the proposed hypothesis?
-Are the right controls used?
-Are the stats sound?
-Are there sufficient subjects/events?
-Is the study well-powered?
#TS21 #PhD
5/
Look for rigor and reproducibility
*If the foundation of your science is strong, it will survive and persist (much like the side of the colosseum in Rome that is still standing) 🏦
#TS21
Look for rigor and reproducibility
*If the foundation of your science is strong, it will survive and persist (much like the side of the colosseum in Rome that is still standing) 🏦
#TS21
6/
We are all contributing to the bigger science picture as a team.
Make a positive contribution to the research you are hearing:
*Your perspective may be transformative for a speaker
*Look for opportunities to contribute
*Don't be overly critical of a presenter
#TS21
We are all contributing to the bigger science picture as a team.
Make a positive contribution to the research you are hearing:
*Your perspective may be transformative for a speaker
*Look for opportunities to contribute
*Don't be overly critical of a presenter
#TS21
7/
Finally, ask questions.
*Plan to ask at least one question
*This helps you focus!
*maximizes learning
#TS21
Finally, ask questions.
*Plan to ask at least one question
*This helps you focus!
*maximizes learning
#TS21
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