Use the chart below to help you distinguish between scholarly journal articles and popular magazines.
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SCHOLARLY JOURNALS |
MAGAZINES |
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NOTES |
Includes notes and/or bibliography |
Few references or no bibliography |
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AUDIENCE |
Written for experts, shows research |
Written for average reader |
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PAGE LENGTH |
Usually more than 5 pages |
Often less than 5 pages |
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ADS |
Few or none; if any, advertising books and other "scholarly" items |
Many, often in color |
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LOOK |
Mostly text and charts |
Glossy, many pictures often in color |
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LOCATION |
Usually only available through a library (often via a library's website) |
Title can be found at newsstand or through a bookstore |
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EXAMPLE TITLES |
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Newsweek, Maxim, Time, Good Housekeeping |
See also our Differences Between Scholarly Journals & Popular Magazines guide (PDF format).
This video examines scholarly information and its importance for college-level assignments. The module defines peer‑reviewed information and provides tips to differentiate scholarly journal articles from popular magazines and newspapers.
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