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Scholarly journals are written by and for experts in a field. The articles tend to be long and contain many citations and footnotes. |
Popular magazines are written for a more general audience, and authors tend to be journalists or staff writers. The articles usually don't provide footnotes or detailed citations. |
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For a more detailed analysis of the differences between these types of publications, see these sites: Scholarly vs. Popular Periodicals video (Vanderbilt University) Scholarly vs. Popular Materials (NCSU Libraries)
Always Read Carefully! If your professor asks for a scholarly ARTICLE, make sure it's not a
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