NUTR 331 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

Understand Primary Research Articles

Primary research articles present original studies with detailed data and results from experiments, surveys, or studies conducted by the authors..

To learn more:

• View the Primary Research Articles presentation below.

• Watch the video, Primary Research Articles: What to Look For 

Need help reading research articles?

• Follow the ADIRM order (Abstract, Discussion, Introduction, Results, Methods) for a more efficient approach.
  • Abstract – Summarizes purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Introduction – Background, research question, and hypothesis.
  • Methods – How the study was conducted.
  • Results – Key findings and data.
  • Discussion – Interpretation and significance.
• Watch the video below, How to Read and comprehend Scientific Research Articles to learn more.

Additonal Help on How to Read Primary Research Articles

• Learn to understand scholarly articles with this interactive tutorial from NC State University Libraries, Anatomy of a Scholarly Article
• Additional tips on how to approach and read primary research articles are available at Science Buddies: How to Read a Scientific Paper.