- Explain tips for reading effectively in different disciplines
- Explain how to read scholarly articles effectively
- Use reading strategies to understand information from visual aids
Reading Scholarly Articles
If you’ve ever opened a scholarly article and thought, “Wait, what did I just read?”—you’re not alone. These articles can be dense, packed with technical language, and a little intimidating at first. But they’re also full of valuable information that you’ll need to navigate in many college courses.
The good news? You don’t have to read them like a novel or understand every single word. In the video below, you’ll learn practical tips for approaching scholarly articles with confidence—like how to skim strategically, spot key sections, and make sense of complex ideas. These strategies can save you time and help you understand the content more deeply.
You can view the transcript for “How to Read a Journal Article (Can’t Read an Academic Article!?)” here (opens in new window).
Let’s review some of the key tips from the video: