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Scholarly Sources |
Popular Sources |
Trade Publications |
Written by professors, researchers, or experts | Written by journalists | Written by journalists and experts |
Lengthy, plain looking | Brief, flashy articles | Lots of color |
Specialized terminology (jargon) | Intended for a general audience | Written for a specific audience, such as a professionals in a field |
Often peer reviewed | No formal review | May or may not be peer reviewed |
Few or no advertisements | Contains ads | Includes ads related to the profession |
Contains references | Sometimes has references | May or may not include references |
Examples: The New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Communication | Examples: New York Times, Forbes, People | Examples: MacWorld, audioXpress, Nursing Times |