How to Read a Paper The ThreePass Approach
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How to Read a Paper The Three-Pass Approach S. Keshav
The First Pass �Bird’s – eye view � 5 – 10 minutes �Five steps: �Title, abstract and introduction �Section and sub-section headings �Glance at the mathematical content �Conclusion �Glance over the reference
The First Pass �Allows you to answer the five Cs: �Category �Context: related paper �Correctness: assumptions �Contributions �Clarity
The Second Pass �A deeper reading, but ignore details (proofs) �Up to an hour �Write key points �Make comments �Figures, diagrams and etc. �Graphs: labeling, error bars seriousness �Mark relevant unread references
The Second Pass �Allows you to �Grasp the content �Summarize the main thrust, with supporting evidence, to someone else
The Third Pass �Virtually re-implement the paper �About 4 -5 hours (an hour for experienced reader) �Detailed reading – papers assumptions �Comparing between the re-creation with actual paper: �Identify innovations, hidden failings and assumptions. �Repertoire of tools, ideas for future work
The Third Pass �Allows you to �Reconstruct the entire structure – from memory �Identify strong and weak points �Point at implicit assumptions, missing citations, issues with experimental or analytical techniques