The key to good research is not just finding information on a topic, but also, and more importantly, finding quality information that is appropriate to your level of research. Take a look at the information below to help you determine whether a source should be used for your papers, speeches, or presentations.
Periodicals
Academic journals:
Written by experts or practitioners in the field, peer reviewed, associated with an institution or society within that business, academic field, or industry
Magazines:
Usually related to current events, news, and or trends related to a specific topic or trade
Newspapers:
Used for transmission of current events and community information. Not considered a scholarly source, but can be beneficial for collecting information related to specific events
Still unsure if an article is scholarly or popular? Try the resource below to help determine the reliability of a journal.
For information on an author, try Contemporary Authors Online
Click on Advanced Search, then Person Search, and enter in your author's name.
You can also Google your author to find out public information about your author such as their credentials, affiliations, past research, and much more.
To find out if a journal is peer-reviewed and/or find more information about a journal:
EBSCOhost Databases
Magazines for Libraries (In Print) Available at the Library Reference Desk. Ready Ref: Z6941.M2
Journal's Home Page Acceptance rate, note to author's, details about the journal and submission process
