Library Guides: Identifying, Finding & Reading Scholarly Sources: Reading

How to Read Scholarly Journals

Reading scholarly articles is a skill that you can improve to become a critical and efficient reader. The process can be different depending on the discipline the article was written for. Keep reading to learn the best ways to start reading articles like an expert in your field!

Scientific Papers

https://www.elsevier.com/connect/infographic-how-to-read-a-scientific-paper

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The Humanities and Social Sciences

Critical Reading in the Social Sciences
This document from UC Berkeley outlines a four step approach to critical reading in the social sciences.
How Do You Read Critically?
Advice for how to carefully and critically read a text.

More Resources

How to read a scientific paper
How to (seriously) read a scientific paper
Art of reading a journal article: Methodically and effectively
How to review a paper
Although the topic of this article is how to review a paper, the second section, "Once you’ve agreed to complete a review, how do you approach the paper?," also offers excellent tips on reading scientific articles.

Tutorial

Reading Scholarly Articles
Tutorial from the City University of New York, Hunter College campus.