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Scholarly or professional journals
contain articles and research by scholars and experts in a specific
field. Articles are usually based on original research and contain
author credentials, abstracts and bibliographies. These journals
are often published by professional associations. |
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Look for: |
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- Author: academics, specialists, experts
in the field. Credentials, university associations are usually
listed.
- Articles: usually refereed
or peer reviewed (they are reviewed by
other experts before publication).
- Abstract: often begins with a summary
of the article's contents.
- Appearance: few illustrations, but might
contain charts, graphs, diagrams, etc. Journal contains
minimal or no advertisements.
- Research: usually reports original research.
(look for methodology or discussion of results)
- Length of articles: articles are longer,
anywhere from 5 to 20 or more pages.
- Bibliography or footnotes: references
to works cited.
- Publisher: usually a professional organization
or association.
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