Essential Guide to Reading Biomedical Papers: Recognising and Interpreting Best Practice

Essential Guide to Reading Biomedical Papers: Recognising and Interpreting Best Practice is an indispensable companion to the biomedical literature. This concise, easy-to-follow text gives an insight into core techniques and practices in biomedical research and how, when and why a technique should be used and presented in the literature.  Readers are alerted to common failures and misinterpretations that may evade peer review and are equipped with the judgment necessary to be properly critical of the findings claimed by research articles. This unique book will be an invaluable resource for students, technicians and researchers in all areas of biomedicine.

• Allows the reader to develop the necessary skills to properly evaluate research articles
• Coverage of over 30 commonly-used techniques in the biomedical sciences
• Global approach and application, with contributions from leading experts in diverse fields

Dr Philip Langton is currently a Senior Lecturer and Academic Director of e-Learning in the Faculty of Medical and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Bristol, UK.  Dr Langton is an advocate for excellence in all forms of learning, teaching and assessment in HE.  He is an enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate teacher, contributing to Medical Sciences and Physiological Sciences programmes. Finalist of ‘Bioscience Teacher of the Year’ for 2011, Dr Langton is passionate about providing an excellent learning experience for students in ways that are stimulating and rewarding for University staff, and disseminating innovative and high-quality learning practices.