Education

A journal is a scholarly publication intended for specialists to learn about the latest research, news and views in a field. Journals can be published monthly, quarterly or yearly, depending on the publication. 

What is peer review?

Peer review journal articles are written by subject experts and reviewed by other scholars in the field. Peer reviewed material is considered more authoritative and reliable than non-peer reviewed articles and journals.

Journal articles often have a particular writing style and can be challenging to read compared to other sources. See the video below for tips on how to read scholarly material such as journals.