When conducting your research, it is important for you to distinguish between journal articles and magazine articles. Databases are used to find and identify articles from peer-reviewed journals and other types of documents.
Journal articles are usually referred to as "scholarly," while magazine articles are commonly considered "popular". Consider these points when differentiating between journals and magazines.
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Criteria |
Scholarly Journal |
Popular Magazine |
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Audience |
Academics/researchers and professionals |
General public |
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Authors |
Experts and/or specialists |
Journalists and/or freelance writers |
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Editorial Review/Peer Review |
Journal editorial board and peer reviewers. |
Professional editors |
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References/ Works cited |
Yes |
Not necessary |
