Types of Media (Journals)
- Apple Gem D. de Jesus
- Feb 1, 2017
- 2 min read
The term news media refers to the groups that communicate information and news to people. There are three types of media: print media, broadcasting media, and new media, also known as the Internet.
One of the oldest print media forms is journal. A journal (through French from Latin diurnalis, daily) has several related meanings:
A record of events or business; a private journal is usually referred to as a diary; or
A newspaper or other periodical, in the literal sense of one published each day.
Many publications issued at stated intervals, such as academic journals (including scientific journals), or the record of the transactions of a society, are often called journals.
In academic use, a journal refers to a serious, scholarly publication that is peer-reviewed. An academic or scholarly journal is a periodical publication in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published. Academic journals serve as permanent and transparent forums for the presentation, scrutiny and discussion of research.
Journal articles are one of the common currencies of the academic world. They’re where new research is published, and where the debates and ideas at the centre of any discipline are pushed forward. It’s hard to say how long a journal article should be, as there is huge variation between disciplines and journals. It’s also important to be aware of the different types of article that exist – some offer neutral reports of primary research, others are provocative contributions that stimulate discussion, others still summarize the state of play in a field and where future research could go.
Given these differences in what journal articles are and do, it is essential to pay close attention to the information the journal provides about what’s expected. In particular, they’re likely to have a style guide, offering information about all sorts of fine details, from how the submitted article should be referenced, to whether single or double quotation marks should be used. Getting these small details right is essential in helping the journal take your submitted article seriously.
References:
:Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journal
:Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_journal
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