Which of the following can be used to find journal articles on a given topic?
a. A handbook
b. A style guide
c. A periodical index
d. An encyclopedia
I think the correct answer is B style guide
the correct answer is A periodical index
No. I'm sure that's not what you learned from your text. What does your text say?
I’m confused not sure
I'll tell you the answer because I'm not sure libraries even have these any more.
Before we found our information on computers, we used periodical indexes to find magazine and journal articles.
What is the copyright date of your textbook?
Look the terms up. But I wonder on the correct answer, I haven't used one in 20 years, wondering if they still exist. The age of computers is upon us. I know all my articles are archived on computer databases.
The correct answer is actually option c. A periodical index.
To find journal articles on a specific topic, a periodical index is the most appropriate resource. Here's an explanation of why the other options are not the best choice:
a. A handbook: Although handbooks can be useful for gaining general knowledge and background information on a topic, they do not typically provide in-depth research articles from academic journals.
b. A style guide: Style guides, such as APA or MLA, provide guidelines on how to format and structure research papers, but they do not contain actual journal articles.
c. A periodical index: This is the correct answer. A periodical index, also known as a database or an abstracting and indexing service, is specifically designed to help researchers locate articles published in journals. Examples of such databases include PubMed, JSTOR, and Scopus.
d. An encyclopedia: While encyclopedias may provide useful background information, they usually do not contain detailed research articles from academic journals.
To properly search for journal articles, you would need to access a periodical index or a research database related to your field of study. These resources allow you to search for articles based on keywords, topics, authors, or specific journals, making it easier to find relevant academic content.