You've just been assigned a scholarly article to read for class. It is long and includes lots of new vocabulary you are unfamiliar with. How do you tackle this reading assignment to make sure you understand what your professor needs you to know? Start with the title and the abstract to get a sense of the study. Follow by reading the discussion or conclusion to learn the study's findings. Once you have a good understanding of the overall study, skim through the rest for more details on methodology and data.
This video will walk you through important parts of a scholarly article.