English and Literature: Magazines and Journals
English & Literature Journals Available in the Library
Click on the titles below to link and see the Library's holdings for each print journal.
PMLA: Publications the Modern Language Association of America
Review of Contemporary Fiction
Online or Electronic Journals
There are over 450 literature journals available in GALILEO. Keep up with current research by reading one today!
Look here for a complete listing. If you find something you like, click on the title and you will be taken to a new screen which will link you to the journal.
Scholarly vs Popular Periodicals
Many faculty require students to use scholarly journals instead of popular magazines for research assignments. So what is the difference? The table below will help you evaluate the articles you find. If you are still in doubt, always ask the Librarian!
SCHOLARLY | POPULAR |
Usually more than one author | One author or none listed |
Several pages long | 2-3 pages long |
Always have footnotes and or a bibliography | Never have footnotes or bibliography |
Published by professional association or society | Commercial publisher |