What is the difference between Popular and Scholarly Sources?
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Popular Source
A popular source is a publication that provides general knowledge or commentary on current events or popular culture. Magazines such as Time, Newsweek, and New Yorker, and newspapers such as The New York Times are all popular publications. These sources are directed towards the general public, and will not typically contain an abstract, citations, or research findings.
Scholarly Source
A scholarly source is a publication, such as an academic journal, that contains articles documenting original research. These journals include longer articles written by researchers, professors, or scientists for an audience with specialized knowledge of the subject. The articles will likely contain an abstract, citations, and include visual information such as charts and graphs. Examples of scholarly journals include American Business Law Journal and Journal of Applied Psychology.