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MGMT 2110 - Organizational Behavior (Fall 2024): Reading Articles

How to Read (Digest) an Academic Article

When scanning the article to determine if it is suitable for my assignment or writing task, ask:

  • What is the purpose of the study (why the article was written)?
  • How does this article relate to my research topic?
  • What are the conclusions or findings of the study? Do I agree or disagree and why?
  • Will this article contribute to my research argument?

Anatomy of an Academic Article

screen capture of NCSU's anatmoy of research article -clickable

Thanks to NCSU Libraries for this excellent tutorial!

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