2. How to Approach the Article
When you read journal articles, always remember that YOU are going to write a paper based on what you read. So, do the following:
3. Steps to Reading a Scholarly Research Article
Look at the structure of the article (many academic research articles use a standard format)
- First, Read the Abstract and Conclusion (these have the main points.)
- Then, Read the Introduction and Discussion for more detail.
If you find anything in the Abstract or Conclusion that is important for your paper, look for it in the text.
If you need more information, then read through the Methods or Results sections.
4. How to Take Notes on the Article
There are various ways to take notes, but this is a personal style choice. Try different ways, but use the one that fits you best. Below are some suggestions for note-taking:
5. How to Reference the Article
There are two main ways to reference an article in your paper:
Quoting
Paraphrasing (Summarizing)
If you find text that you plan to quote or paraphrase, be sure to note the page # and citation info, so you don’t have to go back and find it when you write your Works Cited or References page.
Guide adapted from Pasadena City College WAC (Writing Across the Curriculum)/ Health Sciences Tutoring Lab
Purpose of Article | Type of Journal | Organization and Content | Bias | Date of Article |
Bibliography |
Usefulness And Relevance |
Authority/Author |
Coverage |
Audience |
Guide adapted from: Colorado State University Libraries How To Do Library Research / How to Evaluate Journal Articles
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