Journals & eJournals
Get Your Journals Here
Are you looking for a specific journal? See these instructions on finding a journal in our catalog and databases.
If you’re unsure where to begin, try this list of recommended journals.
Search the Library Catalog
How to Find Journals in the Catalog
Navigate to the library catalog by choosing Catalog ⇒ Go to the Catalog from the navigation bar.
In the catalog, select the Resources dropdown menu and choose the option eJournals A–Z List.
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Dropdown Menu in the Library Catalog
When the search junction appears, select the tab labeled Journals.
Search or browse:
Search the eJournals A–Z List to find out if Northwestern provides full-text coverage.
Alternatively, select the Browse tab to see a complete list of journal titles.
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Options in the Periodical Search Junction
Navigate to the library catalog by choosing Catalog ⇒ Go to the Catalog from the navigation bar.
Choose the Advanced Search option.
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Advanced Search
Under Search Index, select Title. Then type the name of the journal you want to find in the Search Term bar.
Specify Journal/Magazine under Format and conduct your search.
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The Advanced Search Screen
While in an EBSCO database, select the tab labeled Publications to browse or search the publication list.
You can subscribe to receive updates from a particular journal by selecting the RSS icon () to the left of the journal’s title.
Publications Window in an EBSCO Database
Suggested Journals
These journals may be useful.
This is not a comprehensive list. In a research database, you can search by Journal Name in conjunction with other search terms.
- American Journalism
Articles & book reviews on media history, including the history of broadcasting, advertising, public relations, & media outside of the United States, & communication of history in general.
- Columbia Journalism Review
Critical analysis of the performance of the news media—both print and broadcast. Seventy-five percent of the audience works in journalism or communication. (Not peer reviewed.)
- Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly
Presents articles and essays on all aspects of print journalism and electronic mass communications, including reviews, studies, and opinion.
- Journalism Practice
Provides opportunities for reflective, critical and research-based studies focused on the professional practice of journalism.
