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  • 7 - Context

  • from Part I - Critical Reading
  • Genevive Bjorn, Higher Learning Lab Co., Adam J. Burgasser, University of California, San Diego
  • Book:
    How to Critically Read the Scientific Research Literature
    Published online:
    25 June 2026
    Print publication:
    16 July 2026, pp 112-130

  • Summary

    Chapter 7 focuses on the last CERIC element, the Context, which defines a research study’s relevance, motivation, and scope. This chapter begins by defining Context as the existing body of past work that contextualizes the present study. A significant focus is on identifying the driving question or problem of research (i.e., “the gap” or rationale) and illustrating how it shapes the overall Context of the current study. Context is generally found in the introduction section of a research article but may also appear in various locations to motivate aspects of evidence, reasoning, and implications. This chapter discusses the challenge of determining the appropriate amount of context, dealing with the jargon trap common to Context, and showcases examples of well-contextualized research. This chapter also explores how to distinguish Context from Evidence and provides techniques for detecting and addressing missing Context.