Investigating Periodicals
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Class Exercise
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Part 1
The first step in analyzing your periodical is to determine what type of publication you have selected. Periodical can be scholarly, popular or trade publications. Use the chart below to determine the type of source.
Part 2
Analyze your periodical using the links below.
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UlrichswebUse Ulrich's to find information such as publication history, audience, and reviews. Please log off when you are done-- the number of simultaneous users is limited.
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GoogleNext, use google to find the publication website. Use the website to find out more about the publisher and the slant/bias of the publication.
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Find Journals & MagazinesUse the SCU Journal Finder to determine what issues are available through the library.
