Books typically give a broad, thorough treatment of a subject, usually from a retrospective point of view.
Articles are originally published in journals, magazines and newspapers. They generally provide information that is in-depth and focused, usually from a contemporary point of view.
Journals and other periodicals like magazines and newspapers generally provide information that is in-depth and focused, usually from a contemporary point of view.
If your citation looks like this:
Wold, L.S. (2003). An examination of teachers' "Learning to act on reflection". Reading Research and Instruction, 42(3), 52-74.