Dissecting a Scholarly Article

Scholarly journal articles have a certain format. Each section will help you understand the ideas being presented.

Abstract: Gives a summary of the article.

Literature Review: Contains an overview of prior research and discusses the theories the researchers are using.

Methodology: Explains how the research was conducted including sample size, participants, surveys, research methods, etc.

Results: Includes data and statistical significance of the research.

Conclusions: Interprets the results and explains what the new findings mean.

References: Contains citations to materials used by researchers. You can then use this list to find more sources for your research.

Abstract: Gives a summary of the article.

Body: Includes the main text including new interpretations or new ideas.

Conclusions: Gives a final overview of the article.

References: Contains citations to materials used by researchers.
see the sections of a scholarly article (requires flash)