Often referred to as scholarly sources, these books and articles are written by scholars for scholars and in the case of books, for a wider, often academic, audience. They are generally journal articles that are more complex and require closer reading than an encyclopedia or other reference source. You will want to incorporate the views of these experts in your written work to support your claims. Journals may be published online only or they may be available in print and online. Here at Kent, you will find our scholarly journals online.
Academic OneFile
Peer-reviewed and scholarly content with millions of full-text articles
Advanced Placement Source
Journal articles in all subjects including the arts, multicultural studies, and STEM
JSTOR
Over 2,000 scholarly journals with peer-reviewed articles
History Reference Center
Historical documents, photos, maps, and videos.
U.S. History Collection
Scholarly journals and magazines that cover events in U.S. history.
U.S. History In Context
An overview of the Primary and secondary sources on the U.S.’s most-studied events and decades
Military and Intelligence Database
Scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering past and current state of military affairs
Religion and Philosophy Collection
Scholarly journals and magazines of interest across a wide range of philosophies and religions.
Criminal Justice Collection
Academic journals and magazines on law, law enforcement, security, and terrorism.
Issues and Controversies in History
Think deeper about both sides of historical events