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German: Indexes &
Databases

Recommended Web and print resources for language learning and literature research in German.

Indexes & Databases

Core Databases

Scholarly vs Popular Journals

Scholarly” vs. “Popular” Journals

Scholarly articles are written by experts in a field and are typically directed at their peers. The articles contain reports of original research and in-depth analysis of topics. Scholarly articles may also be referred to as "peer-reviewed" or "refereed." These articles are submitted to a panel of experts, or peers, who review the content for standards established by the respective field.  Examples include: Speculum and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies.

Popular and newsstand articles generally are shorter in length, sometimes are not signed, do not contain footnotes or a bibliography, and are targeted at the general population. Examples include Der Spiegel and Die Welt.