What is a scholarly article and how do I find one?
Scholarly articles are sometimes referred to as “peer-reviewed” or “refereed” because they are typically evaluated by other scholars before being accepted for publication. A scholarly article is commonly a study or a literature review, and usually longer than a magazine article.
How long is a scholarly article?
Scholarly articles tend to be relatively long; generally they are five or more pages.
Why are scholarly sources important?
Why should I use scholarly articles? Scholarly articles are the most credible sources you can find because of the rigorous peer-review process. They are thoroughly researched, which means you can “mine” the article’s bibliography to find other sources that might be useful for your paper.
What makes a good scholarly source?
Characteristics of Scholarly Articles and Journals Articles are written by an authority or expert in the field. The language includes specialized terms and the jargon of the discipline. Usually have a narrow or specific subject focus. Contains original research, experimentation, or in-depth studies in the field.
Can I use a website as a source?
Citation Guide: How to cite WEBSITES Provide the website name (without italics) in the source element. Include a period after the website name, followed by the URL. When the author of the work is the same as the website name, omit the site name from the source element to avoid repetition.
How do you find the source of a website?
PC
- Firefox: CTRL + U (Meaning press the CTRL key on your keyboard and hold it down. While holding down the CTRL key, press the “u” key.)
- Internet Explorer: CTRL + U. Or right click and select “View Source.”
- Chrome: CTRL + U.
- Opera: CTRL + U.
Can a website be a source?
Sources – Credible websites, like books and scholarly articles, should cite the source of the information presented. Domain – Some domains such as .com, . org, and . net can be purchased and used by any individual.
What makes a website trustworthy?
Author – Information on the internet with a listed author is one indication of a credible site. The fact that the author is willing to stand behind the information presented (and in some cases, include his or her contact information) is a good indication that the information is reliable.