Sociology 182 (Xiong)

#1 Skip & Skim

• On your first time around, read the sections that will help you determine if you want to read more deeply.

#2 Read with Purpose

• Focus on what you need to discover. Example:  How does the article relate to my research project? 

#3 Ask Questions

• Read the article looking for very specific information. Ask specific questions in each section such as "What is the hypothesis?" See handout (Google doc) for key questions.

#4 Interact with the Article

• Interact with the article by highlighting and making notes.

#5 Cut through the Jargon

• Look up unfamiliar terminology.  Recommended resource: CREDO Reference

#6 Read & Repeat

• If the article appears useful, re-read again.  This time you may wish to tackle it from beginning to end.

#7 Explore the Sources

• Skim the titles found in the Reference section.  Are there other sources relevant to your research?

Adapted from: https://libguides.valdosta.edu/reading-scholarly-articles

Golash-Boza, T. (2006). Dropping the hyphen? Becoming Latino (a)-American through racialized assimilation. Social Forces, 85(1), 27-55.

Questions for Analyzing a Scholarly Article (Google Doc)