This guide lists criteria to help you distinguish between scholarly journals, trade journals and magazines. It is meant to help you critically evaluate your source of information. Scholarly Journal Reports original research or experimentation. Articles written by an expert in the field for other experts in the field.
Articles use specialized jargon of the discipline.
Articles undergo peer review process before acceptance for publication in order to assure creative content. Authors of articles always cite their sources in the form of footnotes or bibliographies. The International Journal of Applied Engineering Education Journal of the Association for Computing Machinery Journal of Organizational Behavior Trade Journal Discusses practical information in industry. Contains business news, product information, advertising, and trade articles. Contains information on current trends in technology.