Research Guides: CHST 12: Qualitative Research Methods (O'Brien): Journal Impact Factor & relations

Overview

The University of Michigan Library has a fabulous research guide on this topic. It is the clearest explanation of the main ideas and tools used in this complex endeavor. The guide mentions some subscription databases that we have. Those are listed and linked below. The links in the Michigan guide will not work for us here at SCU. One tool mentioned there, SCOPUS, we do not have a subscription for. However, you can get some information as part of a preview of Sources.

Journal Citation Reports This link opens in a new window
JCR is a resource tool for journal evaluation in the areas of science, technology, and social sciences. JCR can show you the: highest impact journals, most frequently used journals, hottest journals and largest journals.
Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities This link opens in a new window
These directories attempt to provide current information of the sort prospective authors would need, including scope/coverage, acceptance/rejection rates, number of reviewers, time required for review, availability of reviewers' comments, fees charged to review or publish the manuscript, copies required and manuscript topics as well as contact information. About 1100 journals are included covering education rather broadly and with an American audience. This is really three separate databases which overlap a bit in topical coverage but must be searched individually.
Web of Science This link opens in a new window
Includes Social Sciences Citation Index, Science Citation Index, and Arts & Humanities Citation Index.

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CHST 12: Qualitative Research Methods (O'Brien): Journal Impact Factor & relations

Overview