scholarly journals

Peer-reviewed research magazines

Scholarly journals are periodicals that publish research articles written by experts for other experts in a field.

Articles typically undergo peer review—evaluation by specialists before publication.

The writing is technical, includes citations, and reports original research or analysis.

The professor required sources from scholarly journals, not popular magazines.

Distinguished from trade publications and general-interest magazines by their academic rigor and specialized audience.

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audience and purpose

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Widely circulated print media

tabloids · gossip magazines · trade publications · lifestyle magazines · pulp magazines

rigor and validation

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Sensational gossip newspapers

self-published works · advertorials · sponsored content

formality and register

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Sensational gossip newspapers

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G