Forest/CR: Critical Paper Reading Support System

Abstract

This study presents the development and evaluation of a critical paper reading support system named "Forest/CR." The system aims to enhance learners' critical reading skills by facilitating the formation of reading strategies. It achieves this by recognizing questions that learners were unable to generate independently and by allowing them to compare their interpretations with those of others. The system features functions such as paper content organization, comparison of reading content, and comprehensive evaluation support. An experimental study involving third-year undergraduate students demonstrated that the system effectively broadened students' reading activities, promoted the generation of critical questions, and supported the learning of new reading strategies.