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Popular resources contain articles from magazines and newspapers that can be found at local bookstores, grocery stores or newsstands. These resources have glossy pages with bright colors and images. They feature many advertisers. Trendy issues and opinions, not serious research, tend to make up the bulk of these publications (56). Upson, Matt, et al. Information Now: A Graphic Guide to Student Research. U of Chicago P, 2015
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Professional or trade publications specialize in information relevant to a profession or industry and are published by professional organizations. Articles found in trrade publications may be acceptable for research, but be sure to verify questionable claims or conclusions (57). Upson, Matt, et al. Information Now: A Graphic Guide to Student Research. U of Chicago P, 2015 |
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These articles are written by professional academics and researchers. The articles are published by professional organizations or academic institutions and feature original research and analysis of topics of importance to a profession or academic area. The articles are peer reviewed. These are credible sources (59). Upson, Matt, et al. Information Now: A Graphic Guide to Student Research. U of Chicago P, 2015 |
A scholarly and popular articles differ. Scholarly articles are written by experts in their fields and are the most reliable sources. Popular articles are written by journalists and not experts in one particular field.
