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Different Parts of an Academic Article

🎯 Objectives


In this learning module, you will understand the different sections of an academic article.

The Different Parts of an Academic Article

Like explained in the video, several different sections make up academic articles, such as the abstract, introduction, and conclusion. Explore and click on the interactive infographic below to learn about the different sections of academic articles. Make sure to click on each section to get a summary of the purpose of each section.

If the activity does not load, complete the activity at the following website: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/tutorials/scholarly-articles/

❗ Caution: Many academic articles follow a similar format as the infographic above, but not all do. Don’t be alarmed when you come in contact with academic articles that have different sections, such as literature reviews, meta-analyses, and case studies. Different types of academic articles are also valuable.





THINK AND REFLECT

What Have We Learned?

  • Academic articles can be dense and difficult to read, but breaking them down into manageable parts can improve your understanding.
  • Take notes while reading and don't be afraid to look up words that you don't understand.

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