Effectively searching for, reading and using journal articles in your assignments and academic projects are key academic skills.
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Academic or scholarly journal articles are the primary means for academics to report their research to other experts and collectively build knowledge in that field.
Before acceptance for publication in an academic journal, an article must typically pass "peer review". In this process, other experts in the field assess the value and quality of the article. Peer review is a form of quality control practiced across all disciplines, aiming to maintain the highest possible standards of research.
To learn more about the key features of an academic journal article and how to read them, view this brief tutorial, or read the accessibilty document.
Non-academic journals can provide current business and economic news and practical examples that relate to the theory and research discussed in the academic literature. These types of journals include trade, industry or professional magazines.
Non-academic journals are journalistic in style and often contain images and advertising. Articles are typically short (1-3 pages) and usually do not include references.
Non-academic articles are classified as Magazines or Trade Publications in the Business Source Complete database, and as Magazines or Trade Journals in the ProQuest database.
Academic journal articles include a review of relevant academic literature, as well as references to other works used to support the arguments being expressed. Often links to an article's references are provided in the article database record, or in the online article itself, making it easy to access the full text of a reference.
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