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Childcare: Journals

Journals for Childcare

There are 2 journals which will be particularly useful for your studies.

One is EYE (Early Years Educator)

 

 

The other one is Nursery World

 

They are kept on the journal display shelves next to the books on childcare. The most recent issue is on the front, lift up the lid to see the older copies.

What are journals?

 

 

 

Journals are sometimes also referred to as periodicals.

Here's the dictionary definition:

"A journal is a magazine, especially one that deals with a specialised subject"

"Periodicals are magazines, especially serious or academic ones, that are published at regular intervals"

(Collins cobuild English dictionary for advanced learners, 2001)

 

Journals are available in either print or electronic form. Paper journals are kept on the display shelves in the LRC.  E-journals are found on the LRC's E-library.

 

Why should I use them?

  •  Journals are a good source of up-to-date information- they may be published every week or every month 
  • They specialise in particular fields of expertise- early years education for example
  •  Many are peer-reviewed which means they are acknowledged as a trustworthy source by other experts
  • In some fields- particularly the sciences- most research is published as articles in journals rather than in books
  • Journals provide insight into current thinking, debate and research

How to reference a journal article

Journal Title Catalogue

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