What to look for from an article (in a nutshell)
Trade journals contain practical information for professionals in the field, including lesson plan strategies, news, trends, and other updates. The articles in a trade journal can be all over the map, however, so here are some do's and dont's as you choose articles for your EDUC 111 assignment.
DO use an article on your topic if:
- You can use the rule of 3.
- The article is short (1-3 pages).
- There are 1-3 references.
- The language is simple and straightforward. Some professional jargon is OK.
- It is written by an expert or professional in the field.
- It contains pictures and/or colorful graphics.
DON'T use an article if:
- It is incredibly long (10+ pages).
- It is split into sections (Intro, Background, Methods, etc).
- It contains data, original research, and many charts.
- It has a bibliography that lists more than 5 resources.
Education Trade / Practitioner Journals
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Trade Publications |
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Practical (written for professionals in the field and interested non-specialists) |
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Sometimes include references / works cited NO more than 5 |
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Evaluatedby an editor usually an expert in the field, but articles are not peer-reviewed |
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Shorter articles (not as long as journals, but often longer than magazines). May include pictures and advertisements. |
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Less formal articles of immediate practical use. In education, this often includes lesson plans and advice from expert teachers. |
Search Common Trade Journals
Here are links to search within common Trade Journals.
Specialized Professional Associations (SPA's)
Specialized Professional Associations are national organizations representing teachers, professional education faculty, and other school personnel. They each produce their own publications in addition to containing current standards for curriculum and educator preparation.
Subject-Specific Organizations
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
International Reading Association (IRA)
International Technology Education Association (ITEA)
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Child-Centered Organizations
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
National Middle School Association (NMSA)
Technology Organizations
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Specialist Organizations
American Library Association (ALA)
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Leadership Organizations
American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
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