If you need help, please email Ms. Ji (ejji@fcps.edu) or Ms. Gunther (lagunther@fcps.edu).
When conducting research, it is important to know the differences between academic journal articles and magazine articles.
Adapted from Scholarly and Popular Materials (NCSU Libraries)
Criteria | Scholarly Journal | Popular Magazine | Trade Magazine/Journal |
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Sample Cover | |||
Audience | Academics and professionals | General public | People in the business |
Authors | Experts or specialists (PhD). Unpaid. | Journalists, staff writers, or freelance writers. Paid. | Staff writers, industry specialists, or vendor representatives. Paid. |
Editorial Review | Journal editorial board and peer reviewers. Unpaid. | Professional editors. Paid. | Professional editors. Paid. |
References / Works Cited | Almost always | Rarely | Sometimes |
It is fine to Google your topic and explore the search results. Be sure to use the sources authored by someone who has expertise in the field or has relevant evidence to support his/her claims made in the source. Not sure what the differences are between a database and a website?
Databases
Websites
Sourced from Lee High School Library