Reading academic articles
Summary
TLDRThis ELC self-learning video offers a time-efficient approach to reading academic articles. It highlights the importance of reading titles, abstracts, keywords, and introductions for a quick overview. The video suggests skimming literature reviews and methodology sections unless deeply interested, while emphasizing the value of reading discussions, implications, and conclusions for understanding research findings and their societal relevance.
Takeaways
- 📚 Read the Title and Abstract first, as they provide an overview of the article's topic.
- 🔍 Look for Keywords to find similar research articles and speed up your search.
- 📖 Introduction is a MUST READ, as it defines the article's title and highlights the research's interest.
- 📈 Skip the Literature Review if you're only seeking background information, as it's not essential for understanding the article.
- 🔬 Skip the Methodology if you're not interested in the research process or comparing different methods.
- 📊 Findings or Results can be skipped if they're too complex or heavily statistical.
- 💭 Read the Discussion, Implications, and Conclusion sections for an explanation of the results and their relevance.
- ✅ MUST READ sections include Title, Abstract, Keywords, and Introduction.
- 👀 When you're interested, read the Literature Review, Methodology, Findings/Results, and sometimes the Discussion.
- 🚫 No need to read sections that are too difficult to understand; it's okay to skip them.
Q & A
What is the main challenge students face when reading academic articles?
-Students often find it stressful to read a large number of academic articles within a limited time.
Why is it beneficial to read academic articles despite the challenges?
-Reading academic articles is beneficial as it provides background information, builds up useful vocabulary, and offers the latest research findings and ideas.
What is the basic format of an academic article?
-The basic format of an academic article typically includes sections such as Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings/Results, and References.
Why are the Title and Abstract of an academic article important to read first?
-The Title and Abstract are important to read first because they provide an overview of the topic and help determine the relevance of the article to the reader's needs.
What role do Keywords play in academic articles?
-Keywords are useful for searching for journal articles with similar research topics, which can speed up the process of finding relevant literature.
Why is the Introduction section considered a MUST READ in an academic article?
-The Introduction section is a MUST READ because it defines the article's title and explains what makes the research interesting and relevant.
Can you skip the Literature Review section when reading an academic article? Why?
-Yes, you can skip the Literature Review section if you are not interested in the history of related research on the same topic, as it is not necessary to understand the article.
What is the purpose of the Methodology section in an academic article?
-The Methodology section describes how the research was conducted, which is useful for advanced researchers who want to compare different research methods.
Why might you skip the Findings or Results section of an academic article?
-You might skip the Findings or Results section if it is too complex or if it mainly covers statistical data that is not relevant to your needs.
What is recommended to read in the Discussion, Implications, and Conclusion sections?
-It is recommended to read the Discussion, Implications, and Conclusion sections because they explain the results in everyday language, highlight the relevance of the findings, and summarize the key points of the research.
What is the final tip given for reading academic articles more efficiently?
-The final tip is that you don't need to understand every word in the journal; you can choose to skip parts that are too difficult to understand.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to Reading Academic Articles
This paragraph introduces the video's focus on an efficient method for reading academic articles, a task that many students find challenging due to the time constraints and the complexity of the content. It highlights the benefits of reading such articles, which include gaining background information and vocabulary, and staying updated with the latest research findings and ideas. The paragraph also mentions the typical structure of academic articles, which usually includes sections like Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings/Results, and References. It emphasizes the importance of understanding each section's purpose to facilitate efficient reading.
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Keywords
💡Academic Articles
💡Abstract
💡Keywords
💡Introduction
💡Literature Review
💡Methodology
💡Findings/Results
💡Discussion
💡Implications
💡Conclusion
💡MUST READs
Highlights
Reading academic articles is a beneficial but challenging task for students.
Academic articles provide updated research findings and professional discussions.
Understanding the basic format of an academic article is crucial for efficient reading.
The Title and Abstract are the first sections to read for an overview of the article's topic.
Keywords can speed up your search for similar journal articles.
The Introduction defines the article's title and highlights the research's interest.
The Literature Review provides the history of related research but is not essential for initial understanding.
Methodology details how the research was conducted and can be skipped if not relevant.
Findings or Results may be skipped if they are too complex or statistical.
Discussion, Implications, and Conclusion are highly recommended to read for understanding the research's relevance and significance.
Discussion explains the results in everyday language for easy comprehension.
Implications or Significance explains the relevance of the research results for society.
The Conclusion reiterates the key findings and major arguments of the research.
Some articles may mention limitations and suggestions for further research in the Conclusion.
You don't need to understand every word in an academic article; it's okay to skip difficult parts.
Using the mentioned techniques can make reading academic articles more enjoyable and worthwhile.
Transcripts
Welcome to this ELC self learning video. This video looks at a time-efficient way to
read academic articles. Many students find that the most stressful
part of university learning is having to read a huge number of academic articles in a very
limited time. Reading academic articles is not an easy task,
and sometimes you may find it quite time-consuming and energy-draining, but reading them is actually
beneficial. You will not only gain background information,
but also build up some useful vocabulary about the topic you are studying.
Academics generally give the latest updated research findings and ideas in scholarly publications.
They do their professional discussion in journals, which are mostly aimed at other experts in
the field. That's partly why academic articles are
sometimes hard to read and understand. Though it's not easy, you can get through
the process by following these tips. Let's look at the basic format of the academic
article first. Most of the time, you will find these sections:
and References. Not every report will contain all of these,
and sometimes the names may change, but those are the major headings.
Once you understand what each section does, you will be able to locate it easily when
you read academic articles. The Title and Abstract are usually the first
two things that appear in an academic article. You should always read the title and abstract,
They are incredibly useful. They'll give you an overview of the topic that
the article discusses. They will help you decide whether the article
is really related to what you are looking for.
Then, you need to find the Keywords, if they are given, and the Introduction.
Keywords are useful for searching journal articles with similar research topics.
This will speed up your journal searching process.
Look at the Introduction, which can often be found in the first two paragraphs.
Here you can see the definition of the article title and what makes this research interesting.
Therefore, the first 4 parts on the list are MUST READs.
The Literature Review usually comes after the Introduction.
Some academics call it Literature or Previous Work.
Some writers may even name the part with the theory they are going to mention in this part.
The Literature Review tells you the history of related research on the same topic.
It might be interesting to you, but it is not necessary to read it to understand the
article. Methodology is another part that you might
skip at this stage. Some writers may call it Method, Research
Process or Procedure. This part refers to how the research was carried
out. Advanced researchers often follow the steps
the author used to conduct their research and make comparisons between different research
methods. However, this is not necessarily useful to
you if you are looking for background information. Findings or Results show you what the researcher
got from the research process. You can skip this part too if you find it
too complex, especially if it only covers statistical data.
Discussion, Implications and Conclusion may appear in articles separately or in one
single part. I would highly recommend that you read through
these parts. Discussion explains the results, often with
everyday language, so you can easily read it and grasp the main idea.
Implications or Significance explains the relevance of the Results for society.
The Conclusion highlights the key findings and major argument again.
Some may also mention the limitation of the research and suggestions for further research
in this part. Let's sum up what we have just gone through.
In the MUST READ column:
In the column read it when you are interested:
are being put into
the column of no need to read. One more tip, you don't really need to understand
every word in the journal, you can chose to skip it when it's too hard to understand.
With the techniques that we mentioned today, I'm sure you'll find reading academic
articles a more enjoyable and worthwhile experience.
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