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How Scholarly Articles are Published

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infographic comparing library databases to streaming television servicesHow Scholarly Articles are Published

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An article (like an episode) contains a complete argument (like a plot) but is also part of a larger scholarly conversation (like a narrative arc).

A year’s worth of articles (like episodes) adds up to a volume (like a season).

These regularly released collections are part of an overall journal (like a series). Some have completed their run, and some are ongoing.

Journals (like series) are made available by databases (like networks). Some are focused on a particular topic. Some have a wide variety of content.

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