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EDUC 111: Exploring Teaching as a Profession

This guide connects students with resources needed to complete EDUC journal review assignments.

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Identifying Features

(Image of school) First point: Practical: You’ll find advice from educators that can be put into action in your own classroom. Some articles even include lesson plans and examples! (Image of teacher) Second point: Based on Experience: articles may have a reference list at the end, but they are generally written by classroom teachers, based on their own experiences. (Image of clock) Third point: Brief: trade articles are longer than the stories you’ll find in newspapers, but shorter than those in most scholarly publications. (Image of conversation) Fourth point: Informal: full-color photos, advertisements for supplies and technology, and networking opportunities can all be found in trade publications. (Image of checkmark) Fifth point: Evaluated: writers don’t go through a peer-review process, but trade journal content is evaluated by an editor who is trained in education. Attribution: A. Eiben CC BY-SA.

Choosing Articles

Here are some guidelines to refer to when choosing articles for your EDUC 111 assignment:

Do use an article on your topic if:

  • It comes from the list of publications in this guide. 
  • The article fulfills any recommendations your instructor has about length.
  • The language is simple and straightforward. Some professional jargon is OK.
  • It is written by an expert or professional in the field of education. 

Don't use an article if:

  • It is incredibly long (10+ pages).
  • It is split into sections (Intro, Background, Methods, etc).
  • It contains data, original research, and many charts.

Remember these are just guidelines, not hard and fast rules! If you're not sure if an article you've found is the correct type, you can ask a librarian or your instructor for help. 

Subjects: Education
Tags: education