# Determining good research from bad

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/determining-good-research-from-bad/11813>\
**Category:** Medical Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [December 23, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/determining-good-research-from-bad/11813 "2021-12-23T14:57:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![ZTCOLANGELO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/ztcolangelo/32/975_2.png) [@ZTCOLANGELO](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/ZTCOLANGELO)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/determining-good-research-from-bad/11813/1 "2021-12-23T14:57:57Z")

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Hello Jordan and Austin,

I remember listening to a podcast within the past 2 years where you guys discussed how to get better at reading research is obviously to read more research. My question to you guys, is there a checklist or steps that you guys go through when reading a study/article that helps you determine whether or not the article is reliable and/or good evidence for an argument?

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [December 27, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/determining-good-research-from-bad/11813/2 "2021-12-27T15:39:08Z")

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I don’t use a checklist or anything I can really codify off the cuff, unfortunately.

My opinion is that individuals without lengthy formal research-heavy science training are unable to read research productively. This isn’t an attempt to silo information or dissuade people from reading science, but I do think that experts in the specific field are more likely to have a more complete view and interpretation of the research than the non-expert at any point in their adult life.