Library FAQs

Academic journals are a preferred source of academic information. They usually offer a more current view than textbooks, and have credibility due to the process of peer review, under which journal articles ('papers') submitted by researchers are evaluated by experts in the field before being published.

Articles from scholarly, peer-reviewed, academic journals are more credible than articles from popular or trade journals ('magazines') because they have gone through the most rigorous review process. They also have the most references or citations. 

You can search for relevant journals through UR Library Search and A-Z Journal list. There is also guidance available on searching for journal articles.

Recommended journals and journal databases for your subject area can also be found through the Subject Resource Guides.