<aside> 💡 Purpose: To help you become more efficient when doing research.
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Start by identifying a general topic that you're interested in. Think about what sparks your curiosity.
You can start by looking through the following resources:
Tip: Wikipedia and Golden are also great sources to get a broad understanding of a topic before you start to dig deep.
When you have narrowed down a research area, you'll need to validate it by asking yourself: How feasible is this? Has this been done before? What are the latest developments in this field? These questions are often best answered by digging into research papers directly.
Why read papers?
“Be skeptical. But when you get proof, accept the proof.” – Michael Specter
Research papers go through comprehensive review processes before getting published that check the validity of the methods, results, and conclusions. With millions of contradicting sources on the internet reading papers is an easy way for you to make conclusions yourself based on what the data shows.
How to find research papers:
<aside> 💡 Pro-tip: Make sure that the research you are looking at is RECENT. Especially for AI, a LOT happens each year, so keep in mind how outdated the papers you are looking at are.
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Start by looking up keywords in Google Scholar. ‣
How to EFFICIENTLY Read a Paper:
“There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an art of writing.” - Clarence Day