Login with MyChaffey portal credentials for access.
Scholarly/Peer Reviewed Journal Articles vs. Popular Magazine Articles
Journal Articles
Scholarly Articles | Popular Articles | |
Purpose | In-depth and subject specific, often contains original research | Provide general information for the public |
Author | Scholar or subject specialist, provides credentials | Journalist, non-subject specialist paid for content |
Audience | Scholars, researchers and students | General public |
Language | Specialized terminology | General vocabulary |
Images | Few photos & ads | More photos & ads |
Accountability | Peer-reviewed and fact checked by experts in the field | Reviewed by editorial staff (not subject specialists) |
References | Required | Generally not listed |
Examples | Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Nursing Ethics, Engineering Studies | Time, Newsweek, Vanity Fair |
1. Click on link of online library resource you wish to access. When prompted, login using your MyChaffey ID and password (same as used for wireless access onsite at Chaffey). The click on Login button. The login window will close and you will be directed to the library resource(s) you selected.
2. Haven't used MyChaffey yet? Go to https://my.chaffey.edu.
3. Your MyChaffey ID is first name initial and last name initial in lowercase plus 7-digit Chaffey College ID number (for example, Chaffey Charlie's ID would be cc0323232). Your password is your 6-digit birthdate in MMDDYY format (no spaces, example: 080792) the first time you login.
4. You will then be required to change your password and set up your security/password reset questions once logged into MyChaffey.
Carnegie Vincent Library. "Scholarly and Popular Sources." YouTube. YouTube, 22 Mar. 2013. Web. 22 Oct. 2014.
A transcript is in the process of being created for this video. If you need assistance, please contact the Reference Librarian at library@chaffey.edu.