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Scholarly Publications |
Popular Publications |
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Purpose: |
Convey the results of current studies or research; Provides detailed analysis of topic |
Entertain; Report on current events; May provide general summaries of research or studies |
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Target Audience: |
Academia; Scholars, researchers, students |
Everyone (the general public) |
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Authorship: |
Researchers and scholars within fields specific to the publication (names should always be provided and credentials often included) |
Journalists; Reporters; Non-experts of the discipline specific to the information; Sometimes author is unknown (e.g. “staff writer”) |
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References: |
Includes sources cited from other scholarly publications as well as primary sources |
Few if any sources cited; Exact source of information often unknown |
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Appearance: |
Often plain; May contain graphs/charts/tables; Often printed on matte paper; Very structured |
Often contain pictures or illustrations; Often printed on glossy paper; Can be informal |
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Other Possible Characteristics: |
- Lengthier (often 5+ pages) - Usually excludes advertisements - Uses technical language specific to discipline - Often peer-reviewed - Description of research methodologies |
- Short and sometimes brief stories or summaries - Contain advertisements (or pop-ups) - Uses language & terms common to general public - Little if any review process occurs |
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Determine: |
Information Source: book / encyclopedia / journal / media / report / newspaper / transcript / website / other |
Information Source: book / encyclopedia / journal / media / report / newspaper / transcript / website / other |
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1. When was the information published? (Currency) |
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2. Who is the author? Can you identify her/his credentials? (Authority) |
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3. Name of the source for this publication? (Accuracy) |
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4. Does the source include advertisements? (Purpose) |
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5. Does the information provide citations? (Accuracy) |
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6. How much of your topic is discussed in the information? Does the information include technical terms? (Relevance) |
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7. Which of the questions above were easy to answer? |
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