Who runs JSTOR?

JSTOR is part of ITHAKA, a not-for-profit organization that also includes Artstor, Ithaka S+R, and Portico.

Who is behind JSTOR?

William G. Bowen, president of Princeton University from 1972 to 1988, founded JSTOR in 1994. JSTOR was originally conceived as a solution to one of the problems faced by libraries, especially research and university libraries, due to the increasing number of academic journals in existence.

Is JSTOR considered a scholarly source?

However, all content on JSTOR is considered scholarly content. In the following section we'll look at the peer review process, the definition of scholarly content, and how that relates to content on JSTOR.

Is JSTOR a reliable database?

A trusted, highly used source

JSTOR is a starting point for researchers and one of the most trusted, highly used platforms.

Is JSTOR always peer-reviewed?

Is all journal content on JSTOR peer reviewed? Nearly all of the journals collected in JSTOR are peer-reviewed publications, but the archives also contain primary sources and content that is much older than today's standard peer-review process.

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What are the cons of JSTOR?

Cons: JSTOR searches the full text of every article, so you may find items that mention your search terms only once (your search terms may not be the main focus of the article)

Does JSTOR cite Harvard?

JSTOR has partnered with TypeCite, a free citation tool that specializes in APA, MLA, and Harvard formats, to provide JSTOR users with metadata (title of journal, edition, number, pagination details, contributor details, etc.)

How does JSTOR make money?

Fees cover the costs of making the content accessible

Fees for JSTOR collections have remained unchanged since 1997, even though additional content is added each year with the “moving wall.” Fees for access vary based on the type and size of institution; many institutions even have free access (see item #4).

Why is JSTOR reliable?

It hosts an extensive collection of peer-reviewed journals, books, and primary sources, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, students, and academics. JSTOR's reputation as a reliable and authoritative platform lends credibility to articles and publications hosted within its archives.

Do public libraries have access to JSTOR?

Please note: JSTOR for public libraries is limited to walk-in access. Remote access for public libraries is not currently supported.

Is JSTOR primary or secondary source?

A secondary source is an account written after the event which interprets and evaluates primary sources (about the event.) They are commentary on what happened rather than records. Most journals and books on JSTOR, including the content covered in the subject sections of this guide, will be secondary sources.

What APA does JSTOR use?

What citation styles does JSTOR support? You can create citations in the following styles directly from sources on JSTOR: MLA 9. APA 7.

Can you cite JSTOR?

MLA. Every JSTOR article has a citation available. Look in the upper right corner of the article page and select Cite, then grab the MLA style citation.

How much does JSTOR pay writers?

JSTOR Daily

Feature stories typically range from 1,800 to 2,000 words. The submission guidelines confirm (but don't specify) that contributors are paid, so Who Pays Writers reports the average pay is 31 cents per word.

How much does it cost to use JSTOR?

Choose Your JSTOR Access. 2,000+ academic journals to help back up your work. Plans start at $19.50. JPASS is an easy way to access the world's leading academic research.

What does JSTOR stand for?

JSTOR, which stands for Journal Storage, has developed a database that provides Internet access to some of the most important scholarly journals in a variety of academic fields, including the mathematical sciences.

Why isn t JSTOR free?

Universities and companies pay for JSTOR so that it can keep doing its job. More importantly, universities and companies pay for JSTOR so that they don't have to take on the burdens of maintaining complete archives of all academic works.

Does JSTOR Daily pay?

All of our contributors are compensated for their published work. NOTE: If you're interested in submitting an essay about the American Prison Newspaper collection, please visit this page to read this call for submissions.

How big is JSTOR?

JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.

Do alumni have access to JSTOR?

Some universities offer JSTOR access as a perk of joining the alumni association. On this page you will find links to some the alumni association pages that provide alumni association members with access to JSTOR. However, this is not a comprehensive list, and many alumni associations offer access in other ways.

What does DOI stand for?

Answer. A DOI, or Digital Object Identifier, is a string of numbers, letters and symbols used to uniquely identify an article or document, and to provide it with a permanent web address (URL).

Is JSTOR a database or website?

JSTOR is an online database for scholarly article. Its articles are available online and hence you have to cite them as online database, with DOI.

How to read JSTOR without paying?

Sign in to your personal account. Hover or choose your name in the top-right corner of the page, and select Free Article Views from the drop-down menu. You can also click Free Article Views on the left side of the page when viewing your profile.

Is JSTOR nonprofit?

As a not-for-profit, we partner with libraries, museums, and publishers to reduce costs, extend access, and preserve scholarship for the future. We do this because we believe in the power of knowledge to change the world for the better.