Read and analyse
Techniques and tools to be able to understand and analyse what you find.
Is it a scientific text?
The scientific article is the highest rated of all scientific publications. When describing a research study, it often follows a so-called IMRaD structure (introduction, method, results and discussion). Read more about how to identify a scientific article.
It is necessary to review and evaluate the sources you use when writing scientific texts. Regardless of the type of source you use, you must critically review its relevance and accuracy. Read more about source criticism and how to read scientific texts.
As a researcher, you can get help with the analysis of your own and others' research
Through analysis of the research, it is possible to understand and evaluate the different aspects of the research landscape. Read more about analysis tools such as altmetrics, bibliometrics, research data and other ways that the library's research support can support you in the analysis phase.
How to read an e-book
Most e-books can be read online in the browser without downloading. To access the databases, you need to go to the database via our website (to get the correct ID number with you) and then you log in with your HV username and password.
See the list of all our e-book databases or read more about how you can listen to the book with reading tools.
Want to print? Read more about what applies when printing an e-book.
Read the book offline?
If you want to read an e-book without an internet connection, you need to download it to your computer. There may be limitations on how much of the material you can download, e.g. per chapter. Most often you will receive the file as a PDF or EPUB. There are several e-book reader programs you can use, e.g. Pocket Book Reader, Thorium or Adobe Digital Editions.