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Unit 10: Library Automation in Periodicals Section

that requires this formal review is known as a refereed journal, and sometimes teachers Notes
will require you to find articles from such journals. (Another term for refereed journal is
peer-reviewed journal). “Peer-reviewed” implies that one’s scholarly peers review your
work. Both terms mean the same thing.
Articles in scholarly publications can be challenging to read because they’re not usually
intended for the general public or those unfamiliar with the subject.
2. Professional Magazines and Journals: Publications that report on news and developments
in a particular profession, academic field, trade, or industry. Unlike scholarly journals,
they do not publish original research. Instead, they concentrate on news and trends in a
particular profession or industry.

Examples:

American Psychologist (covers the psychology profession)
American Music Teacher (covers the music teaching profession)
Legal Assistant Today (covers the legal assistant profession)

California Apparel News (covers the clothing industry)
Automotive News (covers the automotive industry)
PC Week (covers the computing industry)
Paper Trade Journal (covers a specific trade)

Figure 10.2: The American Journalism Review – A Professional Journal

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3. Magazines and Journals of Commentary and Opinion: Offer analysis, commentary, and
investigative reporting on social and political issues. These publications typically view
the world from either a politically liberal, moderate, or conservative stance. They
sometimes serve as the official “voice” of an activist organization.

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