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Evaluating Periodicals

Evaluating Periodicals. Source of an Article . When using articles for research, the source of the article helps you identify its appropriateness for the type of research you are doing Source = the periodical (journal, magazine , or newspaper) in which the article is published.

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Evaluating Periodicals

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  1. Evaluating Periodicals

  2. Source of an Article • When using articles for research, the source of the article helps you identify its appropriateness for the type of research you are doing • Source = the periodical (journal, magazine , or newspaper) in which the article is published

  3. 3 Types of Periodicals • Research or scholarly journals (also calledacademic, peer-reviewed or refereed) • Professional or trade publications • Magazines or popular periodicals

  4. Scholarly Journal Characteristics • Informs and reports on research (usually original) done by scholars and experts in a specific discipline/field of study • Articles are written by subject specialists and experts in a specific field • Intended for a limited audience—researchers, scholars, and experts in a specific field • Often includes a literature review • Articles are often lengthy (10+ pages); may have charts and/or diagrams • Includes bibliography or references Example: Academy of Management Journal Sample Article

  5. Trade or Professional Publication Characteristics • Reports on industry trends and new products or techniques useful to people in a trade or business • Articles are written by specialists in a certain field or industry • Intended for practitioners in a particular profession, business, or industry • Presents a variety of information: professional news, trends, jobs, etc. • Summarizes research and how to apply it • May also include in-depth research, bibliographies, etc. Example: Harvard Business Review Sample Article

  6. Magazines or Popular Periodicals • Entertains and informs a general audience without providing in-depth analysis • Articles are written by journalists, freelance writers, or an editorial staff • Intended for a broad segment of the population, appealing to non-specialists • May report on research or give an overview • May acknowledge source of information in article but usually does not include a bibliography Example: BusinessWeek Sample Article

  7. Putting it Together • Your assignment or project determines the sources you should use • These characteristics will help you distinguish which sources are most appropriate for your assignment or project

  8. References Temple University Libraries. (2009). Education: Resources for education research. Retrieved from http://guides.temple.edu/content.php?pid=279&sid=8437

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