Light Therapy Research 

How to look at a study:

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1. Read the Abstract Located at the Beginning

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An abstract is a short summary of a research project. The abstract is typically under 200 words. The abstract summarizes the research paper describing the purpose of the research, the experimental method, the findings, and the conclusions.

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2. Read the Conclusions Located at the End

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The conclusions summarize the paper's findings and generalize their importance. Conclusions may raise questions, and recommend places for further research.

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3. Scan or Read the Body of the Study

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Having read the Abstract and Conclusions, it should be easier to browse the study and understand more of what is presented. Graphs and illustrations are very helpful to understand the study. 

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4. Browse the Citations to Locate Other Studies that May be of Interest