Tips for Reading--and using-- a Scholarly Article:
How can you use the article to identify keywords or connect to other sources on the same topic?
Quick tips for working with scholarly articles:
- Start with the abstract
- Next, read the conclusion and introduction
- Read the middle last (this is often the dense/technical part so it helps to build a broader understanding first)
- Once you've selected your articles, it can be helpful to take notes, highlight, and underline text, either on an electronic or printed copy (whatever works for you)!