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Types of Information Sources

Popular Sources

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Newspapers

  • current events, news of the day, local information
  • usually written by journalists or freelance writers

Magazines 

  • popular culture or news aimed at the general public
  • glossy and colorful with illustrations and advertising
  • references not usually provided

Scholarly Sources

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Scholarly Journal- Academic Journals - Peer-Reviewed

  • lengthy and in depth
  • uses specialized language
  • articles are written by experts and scholars in their particular field
  • author's name and credentials always listed
  • articles always include references, works cited, and / or bibliography