YCCC: The Research Process: Articles

Articles

Parts of an Article in YCCC's Article Database
The parts you'll need for your list of sources, your bibliography aslo known as Works Cited (MLA) or References (APA)

Magazine and journal articles usually cover recent information, studies on specific topics, trade information, and opinions.

Use articles:

to find up-to-date information about current events
to find information or opinions about popular culture
to find out what's been studied on your topic
to find bibliographies that point to other relevant research

REMEMBER: When you are searching for articles in YCCC's Articles and Research Databases you ARE NOT searching the web. Rather you are searching a huge collection of journals, magazines, and newspapers purchased by YCCC Library and made available through its website.

Tips from the Librarians

As you browse articles be on the lookout for additional words or subjects that describe your topic, they may be searchable!

Scholarly vs Popular

Examples and Characteristics of Magazines and Journals
See the differences between magazines, scholarly journals, trade publications, and newspapers.

Your instructor may want you to use scholarly or peer-reviewed journals rather than popular magazines for your assignments. Here's are some tips to help you tell the difference.

Scholarly vs Popular Periodicals a short YouTube video from Vanderbilt University's Peabody Library

Finding Scholarly Articles

A simple and direct way to find scholarly (sometimes called peer reviewed) articles in the Articles and Research Databases is to limit your search by checking the scholarly or peer-reviewed option when it's available.