I just happened upon the following blog. I haven't had a chance to read the entire article but at first glance, it looks like there's a lot of useful information as well as helpful links to other resources.
http://violentmetaphors.com/2013/08/25/how-to-read-and-understand-a-scientific-paper-2/
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http://violentmetaphors.com/2013/08/25/how-to-read-and-understand-a-scientific-paper-2/
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