What is the difference between an article, a journal, and a database?
Answer
An article is a piece of writing that has been published in a newspaper, magazine, journal or web resource. Most periodical publications release content on a regular basis, and this content is generally indexed in a searchable database.
For example, a database like Art & Architecture Source indexes journal publications such as American Artist and Photography & Culture, where you can locate full text articles such as:
- Williams, Austin R. 2012. “Explorations in Gouache & Ink.” American Artist: Watercolor 18 (72): 58–63.
- Coleman, Kevin, and Daniel James. 2020. “Capitalism and the Limits of Photography.” Photography & Culture 13 (2): 149–56.
The list of databases available through SCAD Libraries (linked below) can be limited based on subject area. You can select a database relevant to your field of study to find articles from a variety of journals and magazines by searching keywords related to your topic. See the handout linked below for more information
For help locating articles, journals, or databases for your research, Ask a Librarian.