How to Read a Research Paper

Ever wondered how I consume research so fast? I'm going to describe the process i use to read lots of machine learning research papers fast and efficiently. It's basically a 3-pass approach, i'll go over the details and show you the extra resources I use to learn these advanced topics. You don't have to be a PhD, anyone can read research papers. It just takes practice and patience.

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[ThomasWoodGo]

nothing more important than learning how to read the papers. many thanks

[asifdomo]

For a 2nd year bachelor student like me, who is worried whether he will be able to read these paper with high lvl maths into them, you gave a seriously outstanding breakdown on how to not get scared by papers and tackle them.
Thank you for that.
Loving this channel since you had 36k subs! Loving to see you slowly growing into a giant!

[MrToledo]

This is one of the best channels for AI, ML and BC. Thanks Siraj. Keep the great work!

[shekharkumar]

Wow, you have become the change what you are envisioning in the world to get transforma Siraj . Thanks a lot . It really means for fighting and creating hope for a family suffering from a dangerous decease ...so never give up dude ..you are our hope

[sudhasagar]

whenever i just get more frustrated r struck in my research ..u r my best go to option to get inspired from... "#degree not needed" really i recall about u whenever im struggling for my research... such a light u r really ... keep going ....lots of love from INDIA...WATCHED this same so many times ....still it says something new to me...

[jza]

well, this didn't age well did it...

[anteconfig]

I knew there was a reason for it being difficult to keep up with you. You do that thing that I haven't gotten around to doing yet. Reading research papers. Bravo.

[poyraztahan]

This might be the one of the most important skill to have hence this might be the best video on the internet (at least for me). Good job!

[aabishkarwagle]

You don't look like one but after watching your videos I can happily conclude that you're an extremely talented person. Appreciated.

[thorisomolefe]

Siraj bruh, you're the bomb😂; smart, serious about life without taking it seriously. Been surrounded by way too many serious people in our science faculty, and I was basically one of the only totally unnecessary people😂😂😂.
Love your videos too👍.

[MrCmon]

The most important part is to ask yourself whether you truely understand what you are reading. Especially when it comes to names and jargon. For example when it comes to complex Hilbert spaces, you should google what that is.

[ronex]

You are doing us a favour by making amazing videos on such topics which we need but none are available.

[eisenergy]

Bro you said a very deep thought which very few people understand studies should be goal orientated like what you want to develop then study about that but in our education system it is opposite first we complete our studies and then try to develop or invent something which reduces the interest of students because they don't know why they are studying.

[mandavasairaghavendradines]

Its a very helpful video. I have been facing a lot of trouble while reading research papers. I feel confident now. Thanks Siraj!!

[scabbage]

Siraj: I read papers with a GOAL.
Youtube: Yes, Siraj, we get it.

[antopolskiy]

There is a discrepancy in what you're saying, Siraj. On the one hand, you say that you read 10-20 papers each week, but the steps that you follow might take up to 1-2 days, if you really want to understand a complicated topic. As I also prefer to understand deeply the covered topics, reading papers has always been a very big time commitment for me. If I wanted to read 5-10 papers a week... well, it would be a full-time job.

[MegaAkash]

Amazing! I like the way you explain such hard concepts so easily in a fun way maintaining the humor at the same time.

[clandroid]

Explaining your approach for reading science paper : brillant idea and great video. Cheers, man!

[shahidnazir]

Needed this video for a long time.Thanks Siraj..U are an inspiration..Keep it going..

[apoorvsharma]

Thank you siraj... Your video is right on the spot..was looking for something like this..Can you also make one video a month to tell us what papers you found interesting and worth reading.Keep doing the good work