Use the mnemonic device, IMRaD, to remember the major sections of a peer-reviewed article based on an empirical study:
Introduction:
Usually not labeled, includes the literature review and introduces the theory used
Methods:
Describes research methods used (i. e. qualitative, mix methods) to collect data
Results:
Reports the findings from the data collected
and
Discussion:
Explains the implications of the findings and includes the conclusion
(Other sections: Abstract, references, and appendices)