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Core LC 10XX

This guide accompanies the library session in the Learning Communities (LC) courses.

Characteristics of Scholarly Journal Articles

 
Characteristic Description
Author(s) Usually a PhD, an author affiliated with a college or university
Citations Many citations listed at the end
Language Technical, academic, and assumes a scholarly background
Visuals Figures, graphs, tables, and charts that support the research (no ads)
Purpose Advance knowledge, inform, and educate
Audience Scholars and researchers

See an example of a scholarly journal article