WRI 1100: Doty

Step 1: Preview the text

• Read the title, headings, first and last paragraphs
• Read the first sentence of each paragraph and study any visuals

Step 2: Read the entire text

Step 3: Analyze the author's argument 

• Find the author's main points and the evidence for these points
• Notice similar ideas you've read in other sources, along with any new arguments

--The Little Seagull Handbook, 83-86, 104-105

STEPS in "How to Read a Scholarly Article" VIDEO

1. Abstract
2. Discussion / Conclusion
3. STOP and ASK - Is this source relevant to my research? If Yes, proceed!
4. Introduction
5. Methods
6. Results
7. References