Closely Reading

Closely Reading

πŸ“š how to read an academic article

Part 1 of 4: literary criticism is a conversation + 3 elements every essay has

haley larsen, phd
Oct 29, 2025
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Welcome to a free 4-part series about how to grow more confident in reading academic articles. All 4 parts are now available! This essay is part 1.

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πŸ“– Read part 3
πŸ“– Read part 4

β˜•οΈ reading (and enjoying) an academic article

I don’t remember the first academic article I read, but I do remember the feelings I had while reading:

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