Popular Articles |
Short in length (about 1-3 pages) Written for a general audience (so easier to read) Appear in online or print newspapers or magazines Usually written by journalists, but not always Sources are informally cited (mentioned in the body of the article) Usually contain color images Usually contain advertisements to products |
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Scholarly Articles |
Lengthy (about 15-30 pages) Written by scholars for scholars in a particular field or discipline Appear in online or print journals Usually printed in a plain, black-and-white layout Usually contain tables, charts, diagrams Sources are formally cited, with in-text citations and a bibliography or references page Sometimes contain advertisements (usually limited to books or products related to the field/discipline) |