Electrical & Computer Engineering: Reading

FIRST PASS

• Read the introduction/abstract
• Section headings
• Examine tables, graphs, figures
• Read the Conclusion

SECOND PASS

• Read the full paper
• Note terms you don't understand
• Make comments
• Mark referenced material to explore

THIRD PASS

• Read for detail, true understanding
• Imagine re-implementing
• Consider how you would present similar info
• Identify assumptions, missing citations, potential problems