- May be longer (5+ pages).
- Author will usually be listed.
- Focused on topics related to the target industry.
- Written for professionals, using some technical or discipline-specific terms. Tone is often formal.
- May feature photographs or graphics.
- May cite sources or provide a list of references.
How do you find the original source of an article?
You can search relevant databases for their name and the topic of the report to find the original research that way. Sometimes you may have to go through multiple articles to find the original source.
How do you know if an article is published?
Journal articles: If you can find the volume, issue and page numbers for a journal article, it’s been published. E-pubs, or journal articles released ahead of the print version, usually don’t have this information.
Is newspaper article a primary source?
Is a newspaper article a primary source? Yes. This is because newspaper articles, written about a specific event immediately after its occurrence, can be viewed as primary sources.
What is the difference between a website and an article?
The main differences between website content and blog articles are the actual content itself and the format of that content. Blog articles are usually an individual’s personal opinion but with more research than just a blog post. Whereas website content takes on a more informative and business-related angle.
How do you know if it’s a journal or article?
Look for clues that tell you the article is published inside of an academic/scholarly journal:
- Go to the website or description and read the “About” or “Aims and Scope” sections.
- Is the visual appearance of the website plain, with minimal advertising and colour?
How do you find the source of an article?
Finding Scholarly Articles
- Look for publications from a professional organization.
- Use databases such as JSTOR that contain only scholarly sources.
- Use databases such as Academic Search Complete or other EBSCO databases that allow you to choose “peer-reviewed journals”.
What is considered an original research article?
Original research articles are primary sources of scientific literature and present an original study. Authors have to conduct research on a particular topic through experiments, surveys, observation, etc. and report the findings of their study through original research articles.
How do I know if something 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.
What does a scholarly article look like?
A scholarly, peer-reviewed article will have an objective point of view and logical, argumentative tone with many citations to published research that support its claims.
How can I tell if an article is from newspaper, magazine?
On the periodical’s website, read about its purpose, audience and topics (look for an “about” or “scope” link). Remember that peer-reviewed journals will always state that they are peer-reviewed. If you still can’t decide, email the librarians for help. Typically very short (1-2 pages). Author may not be listed.
Where can I find old newspaper articles online?
Use the Google News archive for an easy, searchable experience. This search engine allows you to enter the subject you want to research to find old newspaper articles about that subject. To explore the archive search engine, open your web browser and go to
Where can I find a PDF of a newspaper?
PDFs are available from this website when you click on the PDF icon. A database of scanned articles. The newspaper’s page numbers are included in each article. A database of articles. You can export articles to read them in PDF format. A database of scanned articles. The newspaper’s page numbers are included in each article.
Where do you put a period in a newspaper article?
Place a period after the page number. If there is no page number, such as if you found the article online, place a period after the name of the newspaper. Example: Clark, K. (2017, July 17). Villains take over Gotham; Superman stays away.
