Let's begin by looking at two common types of periodicals: scholarly journals and popular magazines. Below is a chart that will help us to compare them by their major characteristics. Click on the Show Me More! button to reveal some of their major differences.
Popular Magazine |
Scholarly Journal |
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Examples |
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What is its purpose? |
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Who are the articles'
authors? |
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Who is the audience? |
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What kind of language
is used? |
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Who is the publisher? |
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Do articles contain
a bibliography/ works cited page? |
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Does it contain
photographs & other graphics? |
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