Purpose: This research guide has been developed by your instructor and librarian to help you complete your research assignment

What is a journal?

A journal is an ongoing publication on a specific discipline. Journals contain articles written by scholars.

Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between a journal approved by your instructor and a magazine that is not approved by your instructor. For example, the periodical titled "American Heritage" is not considered a journal. Therefore, articles may only be selected from journals titles by your instructor. For personal interest, view History Websites

How do I find a journal article?

What is a journal?

A journal is an ongoing publication on a specific discipline. Journals contain articles written by scholars. Journals are more timely than books, journal articles are subject to peer review, they are specialized and focused, and they generally answer specific questions with empirical research.

Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between a journal approved by your instructor and a magazine that is not approved by your instructor. For example, the periodical titled "Parenting" is not considered a journal.

 Journals

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How do I find a journal article?

STEP 1: Access Infotrac:Onefile.
Go to the Library homepage -> Magazines/Journals, and select InfoTrac.

Infotrac is a periodical research database allow you to find articles from journals and magazines. A search of a periodical index results in citations. Citations identify the actual articles.