Excellent article on how to diagram articles

Working on an R&R today inspired me to look for more information about how to diagram articles. (When writing, I commonly diagram both articles for the target journal to get the desired structure, as well as my own drafts to see if they fit the structure and if they are coherently presenting what I intended.) In my search, I came across a great new article written for medical doctors, that I think is still quite useful for social science researchers, not only for writing articles, but also for keeping track of literature reviews in a concise fashion.

Citation:
Neely, J. Gail, Ron J. Karni Karni, Eric W. Wang, Jason T. Rich, Randal C. Paniello, Courtney C. J. Voelker, and Brian Nussenbaum. 2009. "Practical Guide to Efficient Analysis and Diagramming Articles." Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 140:4-8.

Here's the link: http://www.umfiasi.ro/atdoc/Doctorate/Cursuri/ORL_140-4_guide_articles_references.pdf

Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: In a busy practice, time is a commodity in rare supply, and keeping abreast of the relevant medical literature is a daunting task. Even after reading an article carefully, important information may be lost because of undue attention to the methodological minutia.

METHOD: Fundamental to reducing a complex article into a well-organized and consistent format is the technique of quantitatively diagramming the principal components in the design and findings of the study. This approach allows a coherent brief summary statement of the article, and a platform for a focused scientific discussion and analysis of the clinical applicability of the findings.

CONCLUSIONS: The technique of diagramming an article is a tool that the senior author has used for years and has found it valuable in capturing the scientific fundamentals of a manuscript. Once prepared, the diagram has proven to be useful in clarifying presentations during journal club, preparing the background and significance sections of grant applications, reviewing articles as a journal editor and as a journal reviewer, and easily retrieving documents to support evidence-based practice efforts.