What Is Considered An Online Journal?

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An electronic journal is

a periodical publication

What counts as an Internet source?

What Are Online Sources? An online source is

material you find online

. It can be an online newspaper, magazine or television website such as NBC or CNN. Peer-reviewed journals, webpages, forums and blogs are also online sources.

How do you know if a journal is online only?

  1. You will see the first online terminology listed above (or similar), on the article page. …
  2. The article will not have any volume, issue or page number details as it has not yet been assigned to a particular issue.

Is an online article considered a journal?

Things can be murky when it comes to educational and governmental sites. Many scholars have created valuable web sites with useful and reliable information, but these sites

are not currently considered published articles

. … Many of these are useful research sources, but they are not “journal articles.”

What is an online professional journal?

A professional journal is a

scholarly journal addressed to

a particular professional audience such as doctors, lawyers, teachers, engineers, or accountants and published by a professional organization. They may contain research articles, reports, and practical articles applicable to the profession.

Can print sources be online?


Many print sources can be accessed online

. The distinguishing feature of print sources is that they may be accessed in printed form, not that you have accessed them in printed form. Regardless of how you access a print source, it is important to pay close attention to their credibility and reliability.

How do I know if a journal is printed?

  1. Source.
  2. Volume and/or issue number.
  3. Page numbers.
  4. Publication date.
  5. Author information.

How do you use an online source?

  1. author (the person or organisation responsible for the site)
  2. year (date created or last updated)
  3. page title (in italics)
  4. name of sponsor of site (if available)
  5. accessed day month year (the day you viewed the site)
  6. URL or Internet address (pointed brackets).

What are the five sources of information?

  • Books.
  • Encyclopedias.
  • Magazines.
  • Databases.
  • Newspapers.
  • Library Catalog.
  • Internet.

Is Internet a source of information?

The internet has become

a significant local information source

. … Among the 79% of Americans who are online, the internet is an even more significant source for local news and information.

What are examples of online journals?

  • CORE. CORE is a multidisciplinary aggregator of open access research. …
  • ScienceOpen. …
  • Directory of Open Access Journals. …
  • Education Resources Information Center. …
  • arXiv e-Print Archive. …
  • Social Science Research Network. …
  • Public Library of Science. …
  • OpenDOAR.

How do you know if it’s a journal or article?

  • Is it written by a scholar? …
  • What is it about? …
  • How is it structured? …
  • How is it written? …
  • What’s the publication type?

What is the difference between an academic journal and an article?

An article refers to a piece of prose, often included in different publications, such as newspapers or magazines. Journal is a scholarly publication consisting of academic study, achievements and information concerning a particular discipline. … News, Stories Information, Experience, Opinion, Suggestion, Facts, etc.

Why is a journal from a database trustworthy?


Databases are more credible because publishers have checked the contents for accuracy and reliability

. Databases provide quick access to information on the Web, such as newspaper, magazine articles, biographies, books reviews, images and more.

How do you start a journal example?

  1. Write about what happened today. Include where you went, what you did, and who you spoke to.
  2. Write about what you felt today. Pour your joys, your frustrations, and your goals into the journal. …
  3. Keep a learning log. Write about what you learned today. …
  4. Turn your experiences into art.

How do I know if a journal is peer-reviewed?

If the article is from a printed journal,

look at the publication information in the front of the journal

. If the article is from an electronic journal, go to the journal home page and look for a link to ‘About this journal’ or ‘Notes for Authors’. Here it should tell you if the articles are peer-reviewed.

Juan Martinez
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Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a journalism professor and experienced writer. With a passion for communication and education, Juan has taught students from all over the world. He is an expert in language and writing, and has written for various blogs and magazines.