These databases will help you find journal, magazine and newspapers articles that are often not freely accessible on the internet.
Note: Limit your search - either to Trade/Professional sources or to Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals.
Once you see the list of results, as outlined below....
Can you tell the difference at first glance? Click the links below to see the original copies of these two articles - compare them and the features they have and info they include...which is which? Can you tell the difference?
(click on image to enlarge - OR - use the links below to view the full articles)
Trade publications are the professional journals and magazines written for people who work in an industry. Nearly all fields have them!
They are a great resource to learn about current trends and research in your field, opinion on how current governmental policies impact your field, professional development and more.
Reports of original research
Authored by credentialed experts in the scholarly field
In-depth analyses of topics
Abstract that summarizes the article. Read to determine relevance
Explanation of methodology and materials
Discussion of study and results
Literature Cited section
In-text citations or notes
Use technical vocabulary