“How to Look Through, Identify, and Read a Research Paper.”

📅 Date: September 21st, 2024

🕒 Time: 2-3:30 PM

📍 Location: Empire Cafe, 1732 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098

This workshop is particularly relevant for effective altruists who wish to deepen their understanding of various topics before diving into volunteering, initiating projects, advocating for policy changes, or supporting organizations. Being literate in research allows you to make informed decisions and contribute more effectively to the causes you care about.

What You’ll Learn:

    How to Find Reputable Sources: Identifying trustworthy and credible research.

    Understanding Statistical Analysis: Grasping the basics of data interpretation.

    Good Experiment Design: Recognizing well-structured studies.

    Spotting Red Flags and Questionable Research: Avoiding misinformation and flawed studies.

🖊️ Please Bring:

    Your favorite highlighters

    Pens or pencils

Whether you’re new to reading academic papers or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will equip you with the tools needed to engage more deeply with the research that underpins effective altruism.