Dissecting a Scholarly Article

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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)