There are three basic types of regular publications:
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1) Magazines: Written for the lay public in order to provide information.
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Magazines can be used to find:
a) Information or opinions about culture in general.
b) Information about recent events.
c) General articles for non-specialists, useful for providing an introductory overview of a subject.
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2) Scientific journals: Collection of papers written by academics in their fields of expertise. A publisher reviews the papers and decides which ones to accept. The papers report on recent studies or scientific debates on specific topics. Access to scientific journals is not usually free, and they are generally found in document databases.
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Scientific journals can be used to:
a) Perform academic searches.
b) Find past and current research on a given topic.
c) Find bibliographic references for a topic.
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3) Newspapers: Collection of articles about recent events that is published daily. Newspapers provide information about current events and show trends in public opinion. Back issues are a valuable source of information.
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Newspapers are used to:
a) Find up-to-date information on local, national and international events.
b) Find editorials, commentary and general and expert opinions.
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