Access this journal using the Business Source Complete database:
To browse individual issues, follow these steps:
Click on the database link above.
Once in the database, click on Publications
(located in the blue bar at the top of the screen).
Enter the name of the journal (i.e. Harvard Business Review) in the search box (for browsing - it's the second search box, not the top one)
Once you've done that, you should be able to browse issues by first selecting the year (look to the right hand side), and then selecting the issue.
Access this journal using the Business Source Complete database:
Scholarly and popular articles for all business disciplines.
To browse individual issues, follow these steps:
Click on the database link above.
Once in the database, click on Publications
(located in the blue bar at the top of the screen).
Enter the name of the journal (i.e. MIT Technology Review) in the search box (for browsing - it's the second search box, not the top one)
Once you've done that, you should be able to browse issues by first selecting the year (look to the right hand side), and then selecting the issue.
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When conducting research it is important to distinguish between journal articles and magazine articles. Journal articles are typically referred to as "scholarly" or "refereed" while magazine articles are usually considered "popular" or "sensational". Always know which type is acceptable for your research.
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Refereed or Scholarly Journal |
Trade Publication |
Popular Magazine |
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Format |
Has serious format |
Attractive in appearance |
Generally glossy & attractive format |
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Graphics |
Graphs and charts to illustrate concepts |
Photos, graphics and illustrations used to enhance articles |
Photos, illustrations and drawing to enhance image of publication |
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Sources |
Cited sources with footnotes and/or bibliography |
Occasionally cite sources, but not as a rule |
Rarely cite sources. Original sources may be obscure |
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Authors |
Written by scholars or researchers in the field or discipline |
Written by professionals or experts in the field |
Written by the staff or free-lance writers for a broad audience |
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Language |
Uses terminology, jargon, and the language of the discipline. Reader is assumed to have similar background |
Uses language appropriate for an educated readership |
Uses simple language for minimal educational level. Articles are short, with little depth |
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Purpose |
To inform, report, or make original research available to the scholarly world |
Report on trends in specific industry, business or organization; give practical advice |
Designed to entertain or persuade, to sell products or services |
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Publishers |
Generally published by a professional organization |
Published by commercial enterprises for profit |
Published for profit |
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Advertising |
Contains selective advertising |
Carries advertising, mostly trade related |
Contains extensive advertising |
The Library has access to many journals through the various research databases. The following lists some of the journals that you will find in the library. The most current issues are located on the display shelving at the front of the library.
(Tip! Click on the title to see if there is also online access to the journal through one of the library's subscription databases)