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Publication Title
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Often includes the words "academic" or "journal" | Often includes the word "magazine" |
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Author(s)
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Named scholars who are authorities in their field |
Unnamed, anonymous, or staff writers |
| Review Policy |
Articles are usually peer-reviewed or refereed (evaluated by experts in the field before accepted for publication) |
Not peer-reviewed or refereed |
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Article Length
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Usually longer articles (5+ pages) |
Usually shorter articles (1-2 pages) |
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Purpose & Audience
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Written to relay research to other scholars in the field | Written about current or general interest items for a broad audience |
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Advertisements
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Few, if any | Numerous |
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Graphics
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Often include graphs, charts, or tables | Colorful photographs or illustrations |
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Credits
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Contain references, citations, or footnotes | Lack specific references, citations, or footnotes |