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.
Library Search is our comprehensive search tool - think of it as a "Google" search for the Library.
With Library Search you can:
Start your search at Library.humber.ca
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 |