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As you become an advanced writer and researcher in your field of study, you will have to become familiar with the most common publications and databases that are used in your discipline. Knowing this information will make research easier since you'll know where to go to find high-quality, scholarly research. You can also aim to publish your own work in these publications.
Scholarly Publications
Scholarly publications (often referred to as academic or scholarly journals) are peer-reviewed, meaning that multiple experts in the field of study review any piece before it is published. They are written by and for disciplinary experts, and they are often heavily research based. You can find articles from many scholarly publications through our SJSU Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. In addition, being a student member of the American Occupational Therapy Association provides you access to the following journals.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health
Common Databases
When you are researching, you need to know which databases to visit to glean the most useful information in your field. These databases will often link you to articles from the scholarly publications listed above. The five databases below provide a good place to start.
Additional databases (along with descriptions) can be found within the research guide for Occupational Therapy.
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