2. Read certain article sections first

• First, read the abstract for a general summary
• Next, read the discussion and/or conclusion section to see the article's main claims/takeaways
•  Then read the last few paragraphs of the introduction to get a better understanding of the author's main arguments/hypotheses
• Finally, if the article seems useful, read the rest of it in order 

How to read a scholarly article. (2018). Western University. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SmOq6gENPM

How to more effectively complete your textbook readings. (2016). USC-C SALT. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/AFA7g9NMH7k

3. Evaluate sources

If you skim the abstract and decide that it might be useful to your assignment, evaluate the source further for relevancy to your assignment and topic. Use the RADAR Framework (Relevancy, Authority, Date, Appearance, Reason) to help guide you evaluation of articles and other information. 

Attribution: Reg Erhardt Library. (2018). Radar framework. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Note: It's okay to use information from sources that contain strong arguments or opinions, but it's always a good idea to acknowledge the author's view.

4. Takes notes as you read

Keep your research question and main arguments in mind so that you can address them using the information you read in the article. See the "Where can I learn more" section for resources on how to take notes.