Five minute video that breaks down the "peer-reviewed" process in journal articles.
Click on the document below to review the differences between popular and scholarly literature.
This slide provides information on some of the characteristics of scholarly literature, especially in relation to peer-reviewed material.
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SCHOLARLY JOURNALS |
POPULAR MAGAZINES |
TRADE MAGAZINES |
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ADVERTISING |
Few or no advertisements |
Extensive advertising |
Extensive advertising |
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AUDIENCE |
Scholars and college students |
General; broad-based |
Working Professionals |
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AUTHOR |
Scholars & researchers |
Staff and freelance writers |
Professionals and staff |
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BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Articles: long bibliographies |
None |
Might have a short bibliography |
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LANGUAGE/TONE |
Academic, research-oriented |
Simple language |
Professional terminology |
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LENGTH OF ARTICLE |
Can be 6-40 pages |
Varies; often short |
Varies, often short |
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OVERALL APPEARANCE |
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PUBLISHER |
University or professional |
For-profit, commercial |
Professional organizations |
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EXAMPLES |
Scholarly journals are expensive and available through academic libraries. |
Magazines are available in bookstores and stores.
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Trade magazines come with membership in a professional organization. |
