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.
Download to computer
If you want to download the e-book, you need to download Adobe Digital Editions (e-book reader program) and that you create an Adobe ID to access the books. The formats for download are in PDF or EPUB formats.
Should Adobe Digital Editions not be available in your app store, you can choose another tool e.g. Pocket Book Reader.