This page contains words that are used when discussing academic literature, for example journals and databases.
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A short summary of a journal article, outlining what it is about, research methodology and findings.
Sometimes also referred to as scholarly or peer reviewed journal, these journals contain articles of a high academic standard. Articles are reviewed by experts in their field before they can be published and the authors have proven knowledge and expertise in their subject area.
A paper or report that is published within a journal. Articles are written on very specific topics and contain references to other scholarly literature. They are accessed through online databases.
A brief description of a resource such as book, journal article or online source, usually found within the text, given in a standard format, such as Coventry University Harvard.
The style of referencing used at Coventry University.
For more information go to the The Coventry University Guide to Referencing in Harvard Style LibGuide.
A web based tool that enables you to manage your references, enter them in the correct format in a document and create a list of references.
Journals contain a collection of articles written by experts in their subject and are an excellent source of information, usually focusing on one aspect of a topic.
A paper or report that is published within a journal. Articles are written on very specific topics and contain references to other scholarly literature. They are accessed through online databases.
A publication relating to a specific subject, e.g. management, engineering, nursing, etc that is published at regular intervals such as annually, quarterly, monthly or weekly. They contain a collection of articles written by experts in their subject and are an excellent source of information, usually focusing on one aspect of a topic. 'Periodicals' and 'Journals' are the same thing.
Description of a resource such as book, journal article or online source, in a standard format which enable others to locate the resource.
These journals contain articles of a high academic standard. Articles are reviewed by experts in their field before they can be published and the authors have proven knowledge and expertise in their subject area. Means the same thing as 'Academic Journal' and 'Peer-reviewed Journal'.
Journals that are aimed at people who work in particular professions or occupations, e.g. accountancy, civil engineering or nursing. They differ from academic journals in that the articles are not generally peer reviewed and are shorter. Trade journals also contains advertising for products, training and jobs.