Genevive Bjorn and Adam Burgasser
We’re working with Genevive Bjorn and Adam Burgasseron on the promotion of their forthcoming book, How to Critically Read the Scientific Research Literature: Introducing the CERIC Method, to be published by Cambridge University Press on July 17, 2026.
Genevive Bjorn, Ed.D., directs the nonprofit Higher Learning Lab and holds a doctorate from Johns Hopkins.
Adam J. Burgasser, PhD, is Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics at UC San Diego, where he investigates the coldest stars and exoplanets.
How to Critically Read the Scientific Research Literature:
Introducing the CERIC Method
Introducing the CERIC Method, is a structured, five-step framework for critically reading scientific research articles. Developed through years of teaching and applied across disciplines, the CERIC Method equips readers to systematically evaluate Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Implications, and Context in any published scientific article.
Written for undergraduate and graduate students, educators, librarians, and working researchers, the book bridges the gap between learning to read the words in scientific articles and learning to read them critically. Each chapter pairs clear instruction with guided practice, making the method immediately applicable in courses, journal clubs, and independent study.
