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 researchers are using.
Methodology:
Explains how the research was conducted including sample size, participants, surveys, 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 use this list to find more articles.
Abstract:
Gives a summary of the article.
Body:
The main text including new interpretations or ideas.
Conclusions:
Gives a final overview of the article.
References:
Contains citations to materials used by researchers. You can use this list to find more articles.
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