How do I know if a journal is scholarly/peer-reviewed/juried/refereed or if an article is primary research?
Answer
SCHOLARLY
- Viewed by researchers and professionals
- Often have many authors (with listed affiliations)
- Articles about original research projects and theory
- Detailed abstract
- Published monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly
- Peer review/refereed
- Few or to no ads
- Examples:
Journal of Applied Business Research,
Journal of Abnormal Psychology,
New England Journal of Medicine
POPULAR
- Viewed by Nonprofessionals
- Usually only 1 author
- Personalities, news, and general interest articles
- Published daily, weekly, or monthly
- Editorial review
- Heavy ads
- Often colorful and feature a lot of photos
- Examples:
Business Week
Time
Popular Photography
Communication Arts
