How to Read Scholarly Articles

Scholarly articles can be read in different ways depending on your goals. Do you need to analyze an article for class? Cite it in your term paper or research? Consider replicating its methods for your own project? Learn about the key parts of a journal article and how they relate to your reasons for reading it. Focus your energy to be more efficient and effective. By knowing how research papers are put together, you’ll be better prepared to read critically and find the information you need.