The same journal can publish different types of articles. These article types might not all go through peer review (be refereed).
Not all publishers label their article types! Be on the lookout to check what type of article you have accessed!
Book Review
Book Review Example.
- Book reviews often start with a citation of the book being reviewed. This might include a price.
- Book reviews do not include original research.
Editorial
Editorial Example.
- Editorials focus on the journal, journal issue, or another article published in the journal.
- Editorials are written by editors.
- Editorials do not include original research.
Opinion
Opinion Example.
- Opinion pieces focus on a topic adjacent to actual research. They might discuss another published article, a community's attitude towards a research topic, or questions about a discipline practice.
- Opinion pieces should not include original research.
