Presentation: Guide to Scholarly Articles

Slide 1: Overview

For many course assignments, you will be required to use scholarly journals.

Slide 2: Overview part 2

"Scholarly Journals" are also called:

Academic Journals
Peer-Reviewed Journals
Refereed Journals

Scholarly journals are often "refereed" before publication by an editorial board or outside scholars.

Slide 3: Audience

Scholars, researchers or students in the field

Slide 4: Authors

Written by specialists and scholars 
Often include author's credentials

Slide 5: Appearance

Serious & Sober
Few colors
Few or no advertisements

Slide 6: Coverage

Original research results and scholarship

Slide 7: Writing Style

Written in technical and scholarly language

Slide 8: Article Length

Articles are 5+ pages
Usually 7-16 pages

Slide 9: Publication Frequency

Usually published quarterly or semi-annual

Slide 10: Citations

Citations are cited in-text
Includes a bibliography and/or footnotes

Slide 11: Getting Help

If you have further questions about the use of scholarly resources, please contact the Research and Instructional Services Desk.