FOOD SCIENCE 602|603, Senior Project; Capstone (Fall 2025; Spring 2026) : Evaluate Information, Sources
General Tips and Tutorials
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Reading Scholarly ArticlesOnline tutorial that reviews how to identify parts of a scholarly article, how articles vary by discipline, and how to evaluate for relevance and quality. Supplies thoughtful tips from graduate students and faculty.
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Evaluating Sources within Disciplines for Credibility and ValueOnline tutorial that reviews strategies for evaluating sources (lateral reading).
Learning from Journal Clubs
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Ten Simple Rules for Reading a Scientific PaperCarey MA, Steiner KL, Petri WA Jr. Ten simple rules for reading a scientific paper. PLoS Comput Biol. 2020 Jul 30;16(7):e1008032.
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The New Journal Club: A Student-Led DiscussionSome questions to ask when assessing and discussing an article.
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Step-by-Step Approach to Presenting at Journal ClubWhile largely oriented to journal club practices in clinical medicine, some of the questions to ask about an article (hypothesis, methodology) may lend themselves to critically reviewing articles from among other subjects/disciplines.
How can I use AI responsibly?
Generative AI, Library Research Guide, UW-Madison
This guide introduces basic concepts of generative AI including large language models (LLMs) and AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT. It provides guidance on effective and ineffective uses of generative AI tools; suggests resources to learn more about this topic; and provides links to other campus resources relating to generative AI.
Best Practice Guide to Literature Searching for the Sciences of Food and Health, 2025 Edition
Informative and useful guide to the literature review process. Thoughtful content concerning the use of AI tools. Compiled by IFIS Publishing (International Food Information Service).
See its chart comparing Generative AI with Curated Databases.