How do you know if something is an article?

Ask yourself these questions and look at the article to check if if the way it looks and is written indicates it is a reliable, accurate source:Is it written by a scholar? What is it about? How is it structured? How is it written? What’s the publication type?

Why is ISSN important?

An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is an eight-digit serial number used to uniquely identify a serial publication, such as a magazine. The ISSN is especially helpful in distinguishing between serials with the same title.

How do I get a free ISBN?

If you live in the United States, you can get your book’s ISBN for free through your self-publishing platform, such as Amazon and Draft2Digital, which will provide you with an ISBN at no cost.

Does ISBN protect copyright?

Your work is automatically copyrighted. However, this doesn’t mean that the copyright is protected. In order to protect your copyright, you have to register it! In addition to the copyright, your book will be assigned an LCCN, as well as an ISBN.