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These print magazine subscriptions are located in the library. The two most recent issues are on the magazine rack; back issues may be requested at the Circulation Counter.
The Advocate magazine - The U.S. based national gay and lesbian news magazine, includes gay news, LGBT rights, politics and entertainment.
Out magazine - A gay and lesbian perspective on style, entertainment, fashion, the arts, politics, culture, and the world at large.
The following journals and magazines can be accessed via the ACADEMIC SEARCH COMPLETE database:
Selected full text coverage varies by publication. Please contact a reference librarian if you need assistance with your research.
| MAGAZINES | JOURNALS |
| Its purpose is to inform or entertain | Its aim is to report on scholarly research |
| Articles typically short in length | Longer articles with in-depth analysis |
| Written by a reporter, journalist, or staff writer | Written by a scholarly expert or specialist (credentials provided) |
| Articles are reviewed by editorial staff | Articles are peer-reviewed & critically evaluated by scholars |
| Little or no references are included as support | Sources are always cited in a formal bibliography |
| Slick & attractive in appearance with advertisements & glossy photos | Very structured format: abstract, methodology, literature review, results, conclusion. No frills. |
| Examples: People, National Geographic, Reader's Digest | Examples: Young Children, New England Journal of Medicine, Harvard Business Review |