Guia de leitura de textos científicos para alunos de graduação das ciências biológicas e da saúde

Abstract

The publication of scientific articles is the primary means of disseminating scientific knowledge, and access to original scientific articles is crucial for the education of undergraduate students in Biological Sciences and Health-related courses. However, many professionals find it challenging to comprehend scientific literature, translate and apply the knowledge presented in the articles. Therefore, this study aims to develop a reading guide for scientific articles to assist students of Biological Sciences and Health courses. To achieve this objective, two undergraduate students and a university professor dedicated themselves to reading scientific articles, noting the challenges, and discussing hypotheses to improve the process of reading and understanding the texts. Following this process, the Reading Guide for Scientific Articles was developed, which includes instructions on time management, environmental organization, and notes on the primary structures of scientific articles and how to interpret them. Despite the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that guided reading of scientific articles can enhance comprehension, and the Reading Guide can be a valuable tool for professors and students to better engage with scientific literature.