If you are citing an article and can't find the DOI from the database you downloaded it from, try the link below. Cross Ref is a free service that has a number of ways for you to locate a DOI.
There are numerous journals that follow hot topics and research in the OTA field. Washburn subscribes to a number of great journals to assist you with your research. Reputable journals include The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, and The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy. Click on the link below to search for these and other specific journals.
What is a scholarly journal article?
Answer: A journal that has been created by academic authors and includes original quantitative and/or qualitative research and theoretical content.
What is a trade journal article?
Answer: A journal that was created for professionals. The articles address professional or work-related issues and help practitioners by summarizing research for best practices.
Is my article scholarly?
Look for these characteristics: the author(s) credentials and the evidence/references to support the research [are there listed references]