scholarly-journalvsmagazine.pdf magazine

scholarly-journalvsmagazine.pdf magazine

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  What is anarticle? An article is a piece of writing included in a periodical.  Articles come from newspapers, magazines, or journals (collectively called periodicals)  Some periodicals are available in print, but they are often available electronically through a database. Characteristics of Scholarly Journals (sometimes called academic or peer-reviewed)  Many are published or sponsored by a scholarly society, professional association, or university department  Reduced amount of advertising compared to magazines and newspapers  Includes peer-reviewed articles. These articles have been reviewed by a select group of scholars and researchers in the same field of study  Articles are written in the language of the discipline, and the author assumes the reader has some background knowledge of the discipline Examples: Journal of Reading, New England Journal of Medicine, Studies in Short Fiction Characteristics of Peer-Reviewed Articles  The author’s name is always present; often there are multiple authors  The author’s credentials are stated  The title reflects the contents of the article  An abstract (summary) precedes the article  Content is based on original research or the work of authorities in the field, not personal opinion  The sources of information used by the author are cited in references, footnotes, or bibliographies In addition, a scholarly article from scientific journal usually includes the following:  Introduction or literature review  Theory or background information  Statement of subjects discussed  Methods used  Results of the study  Supporting diagrams or illustrations  Discussion Characteristics of Professional and Technical Journals This purpose of this type of journal is to keep the professional or practitioner up to date in his field of study. Peer-reviewed articles are not usually included. Contents usually include news articles, continuing education information, editorials, organizational news, employment opportunities, and plenty of advertising. Ask your instructor if he/she considers them acceptable for your research. Examples: Chemical & Engineering News, Aviation Week and Space Technology Characteristics of News/General Interest Magazines  Usually published by commercial enterprises or individuals, occasionally by professional organizations  Purpose is to provide information to a broad audience of concerned citizens, not just to scholars  Language is geared to any educated audience; a specialized vocabulary is not necessary  Articles are written by a member of the editorial staff, a scholar, or a freelance writer  Authors sometime cite sources, but usually do not  Most have an attractive appearance with illustrations and photographs  Usually have some advertisements  Often have a political slant Examples: National Geographic, Time, Smithsonian, U. S. News & World Report, Newsweek Characteristics of Popular Magazines  Articles are seldom signed  Sources are rarely cited - information can be second or third hand, original source may not even be known  Articles are usually short with little depth  Often published on slick paper, are attractive with a lot of pictures and graphics, and are full of advertisements  Published to entertain the reader, sell products, and/or promote a viewpoint Examples: Ebony, Glamour, Parent's, Reader's Di- gest, Sports Illustrated, Ladies' Home Journal Characteristics of Newspapers  Can be international, national, regional, or city based.  Provide information to a broad audience.  Articles are written by a member of the editorial staff, a scholar, or a freelance writer  Typically cover current events and popular culture  Articles are usually short  Sources are rarely cited  Articles are divided into sections such as “Life”, “Sports”, “Classifieds”, “Politics”, “Opinion”, “Travel”, and so on  Published to entertain and inform the reader  Usually have advertisements Examples: New York Times, Washington Post, Houston Chronicle, USA Today To find more information about the databases, journals, magazines, and newspapers that Blinn Library subscribes to please visit the following website: http://www.blinn.edu/library/find/databases/ subjects/index.htm