Research & Writing

• Published in academic journals
  • for example, The International Review of Hydrobiology, Journal of Chemometrics, Humanities Review Journal etc...
• Usually multiple pages long, reporting the results of an experiment or analyzing a specific topic in depth
• Includes references and uses a standard citation style, such as MLA, APA, or CSE
• Authors are experts in the article’s subject matter and typically have university credentials
• Usually (but not always) peer-reviewed - the article has been evaluated by other experts before being published. Watch the video Peer Review in 3 Minutes to learn more.

Search for scholarly articles in the library’s databases. 

To access a particular database, first click on its name (e.g. Academic Search Complete) and login with your CUE email and password.

• Often magazine, newspaper, or other media articles
• Shorter in length
• Published in magazines that are written for the general public
  • Ex: The New York Times, Maclean’s, National Geographic, etc.
• Often they do not include a bibliography
• Often do not follow a standardised citation style
• Authors are often reporters, not academic experts in their article’s subject matter
• Illustrations are included for marketing or aesthetic appeal

Search for popular articles in internet search engines (like Google).