Syracuse University Library Subject Guides - Research Process: Getting Started

Subsections

A.Current vs. Historical Information
B. Popular vs. Scholarly Sources
C. Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Introduction

Many instructors require the use of scholarly articles in research papers. Scholarly articles are found in peer-reviewed, or refereed, journals. Such journals have editorial boards of experts who accept or reject articles for publication. Therefore, the articles are considered high quality and represent important research in a given field.

Articles from popular magazines do not include the same level of research and are not reviewed in the same way. They often contain stories of interest to a wider audience.

In addition to popular and scholarly sources, you will find trade journals (practical information for professionals) and journals of opinion (information expressing a given viewpoint).

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Research Process: Getting Started

Subsections

Introduction

Periodical Comparison

Description

Research Process: Getting Started

Subsections

Introduction

Periodical Comparison

Description

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