Why should I use journal articles in my assignments?
Some key reasons are:
They are a great source of current research information.
They provide detailed coverage of specialist subjects.
Most journal articles are peer-reviewed. This means they are assessed before publication by subject experts to ensure the validity, significance and originality of the work.
They can generally be accessed online.
How to find journal articles and more via Library Search
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