Module 4: Strategic Reading
The Structure of an Academic Article
Generally speaking, there is a common flow to scholarly articles. While not a template per se, you can be assured that the following components will be present in most articles. Learning to identify each component is a key step in the strategic reading process, and will help you save time as you screen articles for relevance. Check out the interactive example below that describes each section.
Example
Click on the purple question marks to learn more about each component of an academic article.
Structure of an Academic Article by Emma Seston. Licensed under Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0.
Key Takeaways
Learning to identify each component is a key step in the strategic reading process, and will help you save time as you screen articles for relevance.