Module 1: Defining the Information Need
Periodicals: Academic/Scholarly Journals
Scholarly journals are written for
researchers and experts in specific fields. Instructors may require you to use only scholarly articles in your research.
Characteristics:
Some journals use a
peer review editorial process, which is intended to ensure the articles are of high quality and present accurate and sound research:
- Experts read submitted articles
- Research is evaluated
- Author may be asked to make revisions/corrections
- Acceptable articles are then published
How can I find articles from scholarly journals?