Read the abstract first. The abstract previews the entire article, makes it easier to judge whether it is relevant. For the sciences: Titles can only tell you so much about the content of the article. The Abstract acts as a preview for the entire article,

However, do not plan to read a scholarly or scientific journal article the same way you would a book or a magazine article. This page focuses on the elements of the scholarly article and offers recommended steps to reading it. For information on writing y

on Scholarly Journal Articles • Set aside enough time in your schedule to read material thoroughly and repeatedly, until you understand what the author is studying, arguing, or discussing. • There are no short-cuts! You could learn to increase your sp