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Are written on a broader, general subject
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Contain less recent information

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Also known as "Scholarly Articles," "Peer-Reviewed Articles," or "Academic Articles," these are:

Written and reviewed by scholars and provide new research, analysis, or information about a specific topic.
- "Review" means the article is approved by other experts before publication
Usually focused on a narrow subject or a single case study
Intended for an academic audience

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Searches for scholarly articles on the web. Contact Ask A Librarian if you find an article with no full-text available: https://cabrillo.libguides.com/askalibrarian

America: History & Life This link opens in a new window
Includes journal and book sources
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Scholarly journals, magazines, & newspapers
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Magazines & news sources
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Background on controversial issues