Periodicals are any published materials that come out periodically, that is on a regular basis, daily, weekly, monthly, etc.
These include newspapers, magazines, trade and professional journals, and scholarly research journals.
The articles in periodicals can be located by searching online Databases that are subscribed to by the Library. Many of these databases include the full-text of articles.
Types of Periodicals
Always check with your instructor for which types of articles are acceptable for your coursework.
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Criteria |
Scholarly Journal | Popular Magazine | Trade Magazine/Journal |
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| Sample Cover |  |
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| Appearance |
Plain cover and plain paper B/W graphics and illustrations, charts, etc. Pages consecutive throughout each volume |
Eye-catching cover and glossy paper Pictures, photos and illustrations in full color Each issue starts with page 1 |
Cover depicts industrial theme or setting; glossy paper |
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Audience |
Academics and professionals |
General public |
Members of a specific business, industry or organization |
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Authors |
Experts or specialists, professors or researchers. Unpaid. |
Journalists, staff or freelance writers. may be unsigned. Paid. |
Staff writers, industry specialists, or vendor representatives. Paid. |
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Editorial Review |
Editorial board and peer reviewers. Unpaid. |
Professional editors. Paid. |
Professional editors. Paid. |
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References / Works Cited
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Almost always |
Rarely |
Sometimes |
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Content
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Reports of results of research projects, essays, methodology and theory, reviews of academic books |
Popular culture, personalities, news, and general interest |
Industry trends, new products or techniques, advice, first-hand reports of practical experiences, organizational news |
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Advertisements
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few or none |
many |
moderate, most are trade related |
| Examples |
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| Sample Journal | Journal of Food Science and Technology |
Bon Appétit |
Food Management |
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| Sample Article Title |
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Adapted from Scholarly and Popular Materials by NCSU Libraries and
Popular Magazines vs. Trade Magazines vs. Scholarly Journals by Colorado State University Libraries.
The CIA Library subscribes to a variety of academic and trade journals:
To search or browse the list of other journals with full-text available in our databases, use the A-Z Journal Finder.
Research Tools are available within the Databases to help organize and improve your research.
You have the option to create accounts in each of the library databases and enable a variety of tools and services.
Features typically include:
Links and instructions to create accounts:
Advanced Search Tips
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