Category

Context
Summary of the paper: "How to
read a paper" by S. Keshav Correctness
Result = Five Cs
Contributions
Clarity

Title, abstract, intro

Section/Sub-sections headings
1- First Pass (Bird's eye) Conclusions
References

(~5 min), general idea

Three-Pass Approach

Make the same assumptions as authors

Recreate the the work 3- Third Pass
Compare results with the actual paper (Virtually re-implement)
Ignore details like proofs
(1~4 hrs), to fully Check figures, diagrams, illustrations
understand a paper 2- Second Pass
Mark unread references for reading
Identify paper's innovations
Identify hidden failings/assumptions Key points
Sharp insight in proofs and (~1 hr) Comments in the margin
Results
presentation techniques You are able to summarize
Jot down for future work Results a- Set the paper aside
You may now: b- Return later
c- Preserve and go on

By: Osama Gamal