發表在《記憶與語言》雜志上的文章有助于在記憶、語言理解和生產以及認知過程方面形成科學問題和理論。特別強調的是研究論文，提供新的理論見解的基礎上精心奠定的經驗基礎。《華爾街日報》通常傾向于發表提供多項實驗的文章。此外，沒有新的實驗結果的重要理論論文也可以發表。《記憶與語言雜志》是認知科學家的寶貴工具，包括心理學家、語言學家和其他對記憶與學習、語言、閱讀和演講感興趣的人。

Articles in the Journal of Memory and Language contribute to the formulation of scientific issues and theories in the areas of memory, language comprehension and production, and cognitive processes. Special emphasis is given to research articles that provide new theoretical insights based on a carefully laid empirical foundation. The journal generally favors articles that provide multiple experiments. In addition, significant theoretical papers without new experimental findings may be published.The Journal of Memory and Language is a valuable tool for cognitive scientists, including psychologists, linguists, and others interested in memory and learning, language, reading, and speech.