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Periodical Articles (Alexandria)

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Where to Find Periodical Articles

Periodicals are sources that are published regularly, and include magazines, journals, and newspapers.

The library buys a few magazines and newspapers in print


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The library buys thousands of magazines, journals and newspapers, such as the Washington Post, through online databases.

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When you do research for your classes and need to find articles, you will likely use online databases.

Why Use a Magazine, Journal or Newspaper Article?

Magazines, journals and newspapers:

  • Provide detailed information about a specific aspect of a topic.
  • Report on events, issues or scholarly research.
  • Are good sources for current or recent information.

Magazines, journals and newspapers typically do NOT provide a summary or overview of a topic.