Scholarly text
A scholarly text typically has the following characteristics:
Structural Features
- Title and Abstract: Clearly state the topic and summarize the research.
- Introduction: Explains the research question and context.
- Methods Section: Describes research methods and data collection.
- Results Section: Presents findings in detail.
- Discussion: Interprets results and relates them to previous research.
- References: Includes a comprehensive list of sources.
- Appendices: May include supplementary material.
Content and Style
- Written for an academic audience.
- Uses formal language and discipline-specific terminology.
- Provides evidence-based arguments and cites sources extensively.
Publication Indicators
- Published in a peer-reviewed journal or by a scholarly publisher.
- Includes author credentials and institutional affiliation.
- Often mentions the peer review process.
Peer Review (peer review, referee)
Peer review refers to the procedure in which a journal, conference, or book publisher asks experts in the field to conduct a preliminary assessment of the scientific publishability of manuscripts submitted for publication. Reviewers are independent of the manuscript being evaluated. The review can be conducted either anonymously or openly.
