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Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies: Journal Articles

A general guide for students and faculty of the Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies program.

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Scholarly Journal Articles vs Non-Scholarly Journal Articles

What is the difference between a scholarly journal article and a non-scholarly journal article?

SCHOLARLY JOURNAL ARTICLES                       NON-SCHOLARLY JOURNAL ARTICLES   

Written by academic specialist/researcher                    Written by journalist/ professional writer 

Advances scholarship                                                    Informs and entertains 

Narrow subject                                                               Broad subject 

Longer article                                                                 Shorter article 

        Includes bibliography                                             Does not contain bibliography   

        Published in peer-reviewed journal                        Published in magazine or trade journal

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Scholarly Journals