scholarly vs. popular
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SCHOLARLY VS POPULAR
WHAT MAKES A SOURCE
SCHOLARLYOR
POPULAR ?
WE CAN COMPARE SOURCESIN FOUR MAJOR WAYS
AUTHORITYPURPOSE
AUDIENCE CONTENT
PURPOSEInforms or reports on original research
Research done by scholars or experts in the field
Contains in-depth analysis
Entertains or informs a general audience
Not in-depth
AUTHORITYWritten by subject specialists and experts in the field
Author has appropriate credentials
Published by a reputable publisher
Has gone through an editing/peer-review process
Written by journalists, editors, freelance writers, and the like
Author does not have appropriate credentials
Can be self-published
Not peer-reviewed
AUDIENCEWritten for a scholarly audience
Uses jargon specific to the field of research covered
Uses formal language
Written for a general audience
Does not use jargon or difficult words
More informal in tone
CONTENTOften lengthy
Includes charts and graphs, but few photographs or eye-catching images
Has original research, critiques, theories, or is an in-depth literature review
Has many references to other scholarly works
Often short - 1 pg. or less
Includes eye-catching graphics and photographs
Has advertising
Includes summaries of news and topics of general interest
Typically does not have references
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