APA Tip Sheet
https://library.humber.ca/sites/default/files/APA%20Tip%20Sheet-v2-06-2020.pdf
Example journal article
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2020.01.011
Example website
https://www.brunet.ca/en/health/health-tips/15-myths-about-nutrition/
Digital Worksheet
If this is your first time researching a topic using Library resources, review the content of the Library Research Tutorial: The Basics research guide.
The guide will walk you through developing a research question, identifying the right type of information for your project, choosing keywords, finding information, and evaluating what you've found.
Magazine and Journal Articles are often confused. When your instructor asks you to locate a journal article, do you know what you're looking for? The table below outlines some key differences between both sources of information.
Magazine Article | Journal Article | |
Topic |
General or current interest |
Detailed examination of professional interest |
Author |
Non-professional journalist or freelance writer |
Professional, topical expert |
Purpose | To inform or entertain | To keep scholars current with new research |
Audience | General public | Professional or special interest groups |
Example | Maclean's | International Journal of Child Health and Human Development |