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Is the source authentic and authoritative

Attributes of a scholarly journal

  • Most current research
  • Abstract – a summary of the article 
  • Author has academic credentials and institutional (e.g., university, research centre) affiliations
  • Structured & formal language
  • Specialised vocabulary 
  • Discussion & conclusion can be the most useful
  • Bibliography or reference list – useful to see more papers that may be relevant to your research
  • Includes charts, statistics, tables etc.
  • Might be peer reviewed.

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  • Last Updated: Dec 19, 2024 9:11 AM
  • URL: https://libguides.library.qut.edu.au/GSN481
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Subjects: Business / Philanthropy and nonprofit studies
Tags: fundraising; nonprofit organisations, governance, not for profit, philanthropy