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WRIT 3160: Advanced Writing: Social Sciences Research Guide

Reading Scholarly Articles

There are many strategies you can use to help you digest the content of a scholarly article.

One Perfect Source?

It's easy to believe that your searching will turn up articles that directly address your topic in detail. But acutally you'll need to look at many articles and piece together information from each one. Gather more than you'll need. Review the articles, then choose the ones that help you understand, describe, and dig into your topic.