structures of a scholarly article

Title page / identification

Gives the article title, authors, and publication information.

Abstract

Briefly summarizes the purpose, methods, and major findings.

Introduction

Introduces the topic, problem, purpose, and often the research question.

Literature review / theory

combied findings from earlier research, debates, concepts, and gaps.

Methods

Explains the sample or participants, procedures, data collection, and limitations.

Findings / results

evidence or data produced by the study.

Analysis / discussion

Interprets the findings and connects them to earlier research.

Conclusion

Summarizes significance, limitations, recommendations, or future research.

References

Lists the sources cited by the authors.

Appendix

Provides useful supplementary materials such as survey or interview questions.