The purpose of a scholarly journal is to share original research and analysis produced by scholars in a specific field of study with other scholars and researchers interested in the topic.

 A scholarly journal contains highly researched empirical studies and analytical essays on a specialized topic.

 In a scholarly journal, you will often find the following components:

• Abstract: A brief summary of the purpose, design, and results of the study.
• Introduction: Provides background information and explains how the research contributes to the field. May or may not contain the literature review.
• Literature review: Summarizes the previously published research and points out gaps or inconsistencies addressed by the current study. May either be included in the introduction or exist as its own section.
• Methods: Detailed information on how the research was conducted.
• Results: Summarizes the data collected during the study. Often contains charts and graphs.
• Discussion: Analyzes the data and its significance and may mention implications for future research.
• Conclusion: Recaps the research results and may mention implications for future research.
• References:  Properly formatted list of works cited in the article.
• Technical terminology specific to the field of study
• Statistical data

 

• Written and reviewed by expert scholars
• Articles contain original research that enhance the field of study
• Arguments are supported by evidence and findings of other scholars
• Quality and accuracy are assesed through the peer-review process