Researching Without an SBU ID

Peer-reviewed journals

Newspapers and magazines

Authors

experts in specific fields

journalists, reporters, opinion writers

Audience

other experts, researchers, academics / professors, and students

general / non-professionals

Purpose

for experts to communicate with other experts and advance knowledge in a subject or field

to educate the general public and generate revenue

Reference List

comprehensive

minimal or none

Process

articles are selected based on rigorous peer-review process; publication process is slow

articles are selected based on review by editors; publication process is fast

Advertisements

Few or none

many

Writing Style

Written in the technical language of the field

Written in non-technical language and for the general public