What Are Scholarly Articles?
Scholarly articles are written by experts in a field and are, generally speaking, directed at their peers. The articles contain reports of original research and in-depth analysis of topics. Scholarly articles may also be referred to as “peer-reviewed” or “refereed.” These articles are submitted to a panel of experts, or peers, who review the content for standards established by the respective field. Examples include: Buddhist-Christian Studies and the Journal of Religion. Popular and newsstand articles generally are shorter in length, sometimes are not signed, do not contain footnotes or a bibliography, and are targeted at the general population. Examples include Time and Newsweek. A third category of articles falls somewhere in between. These are articles in trade and professional publications, which usually do not contain the in-depth nature of a scholarly journal, but still the intended audience is fellow specialists. Examples include: America and Christianity Today.
Related Questions
- You can use the librarys online article databases to search for scholarly articles on just about every subject. Want a good place to start?
- My thesis includes articles I previously published in scholarly journals. Can I make my entire thesis freely available online?
- How Do You Find Scholarly Articles Online?
