LESSON 6 CONTENTS:

Learning Objectives

Part One: Periodical Literature

I. The Importance of Periodical Literature in Research

II. Types of Periodicals

III. Electronic Journals

IV. Types of Periodical Articles

Part Two: Periodical Indexes

V. General and Subject Periodical Indexes

VI. Print and Computerized Periodical Indexes

VII. Choosing the Right Index

VIII. General Guidelines for Using Periodical Indexes

IX. Interpreting Periodical Citations

X. Key Points to Remember

Lesson Six Quiz

Lesson Six Exercise

III. ELECTRONIC JOURNALS

Periodicals are published in paper format, and libraries store many years of back issues in print and/or microfilm. In recent years, however, more and more periodicals are appearing in electronic format, known as electronic journals, or e-journals.

An electronic journal is any journal, magazine, e'zine, webzine, newsletter, or electronic serial publication that is available over the Internet. These publications may or may not have a paper counterpart. Most e-journals are for paid subscribers only, although many offer articles from back issues for free.

Many groups publish e-journals -- from small organizations that produce one e-journal, to large publishing houses offering many titles. E-journals are published on hundreds of subjects, and can be scholarly, professional, or popular in nature.

Given below is a selected list of e-journals. Click on any or all of these links to become familiar with the general features of an e-journal.

Aids Treatment News
http://www.thebody.com/atn/atnix.html

American Jewish History
http://www.press.jhu.edu/press/journals/ajh/

Any Swing Goes
http://www.anyswinggoes.com/

Jenda: A Journal of Culture and African Women’s Studies
http://www.jendajournal.com/jenda/

Psychological Research
http://link.springer.de/link/service/journals/00426/index.htm