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E-Journal
What is it? 
E-journals consist of publications of a serial nature that makes use of digital distribution methods. The quality of an e-journal is usually decided by whether or not it is peer reviewed. Peer reviewed journals ensure that all article submissions are reviewed by a panel of professionals in that field to be sure that the materials, sources, and research methodologies are sound.
E-journals are often stored in databases such as the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) and can also be accessed directly from an index in a home website. Most e-journal databases, such as the Chronicle of Higher Education, only accept peer reviewed journals.E-Journal
What are the educational uses and benefits?
Research
- Provides access to a broad range of academic journals.
- Quicker turn-around times and rapid dissemination of research findings.
- Access is often given through university databases to a wide variety of e-journals.
- Can be utilized for research purposes by instructors and students.
- Can be utilized as classroom materials and required readings.
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How do I get started?
- Many E-journals require a username and password to access the journal articles.
- Each journal site will have different instructions for how to submit an article for consideration. For example, The American Journal of Distance Education requires that:
- Articles are research based and focused on the methods and techniques of teaching at a distance.
- The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed, be use for manuscript style including for citations, references, notes, and long quotations.
- Manuscripts should be sent in electronically as an attachment in Word format.
- Each submission must be referred by at least two individuals as identified by the editor.
- A copyright transfer and publication form must be completed prior to publication.
- Visit the Electronic Journals Databases at the University of Florida.
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Where can I learn more?
- The American Journal of Distance Education: An example of a peer reviewed e-journal.
- The Chronicle of Higher Education: An example of a peer reviewed e-journal.
- Educational Journals and Magazines: A listing of e-journals and magazines for education.
- Education Resources Information Center (ERIC): A database containing various e-journals and journal articles.
- Electronic Journals at the University of Florida: The Smathers Libraries E-Journal Database.
- Journal of Distance Learning: An example of a peer reviewed e-journal.
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