Journal articles will add depth and detail to your research. Often peer reviewed, and published regularly throughout the year, they provide quality up-to-date theories and research on any given topic.
Check out the following guide which explains the key element of a journal article. The title, abstract, and author-supplied keywords can be really helpful when deciding what to read, referencing, and can help inform your choice of keywords when searching.
Either through reading lists or from your tutor, you may be directed to read specific articles. Otherwise, you will expected to independently source journal content for your academic work. This page will look at both:
- finding the full text from a reference, and
- searching for journal articles
Before and during your search:
- be clear about what is being asked of you for your assessment
- be clear about your existing knowledge, and identify any gaps
- identify any questions you need to answer, and identify any new questions that arise during your research