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Journal Rankings/Journal Impact Factors

Though highly debated, journal rankings and journal impact factors sometimes play a role in research. Learn more about:

Journal Rankings

Journal Impact Factors


Journal Citation Reports

  • click on "Browse categories"
  • Choose a group
  • Choose a category
  • Choose SCIE edition option
  • See a list of journals in that category ranked by Journal Impact Factor (JIF)

Scholarly vs. Popular Articles: How to tell the difference

How to Read a Scholarly Journal Article

Here is a quick and easy guide to a scholarly article provided by North Carolina State University.

Learn how to read a scholarly article to glean information from them effectively.

Here is another good summary of how to effectively read a peer-reviewed article to get good quotes or information for citing in your research projects.