Paper is glossy, containing many colorful illustrations and advertisements Headlines and captions are written using sensationalist writing and words to capture attention. Likely to be found in a library reading room or the mechanic s waiting room. Articles are frequently anonymous and no references are listed for source material, although material is summarized from other sources and reports. Newspapers are a special category of popular publication as they inform on current events with less sensationalism. Scholarly publications normally are called journals and are preferred for papers.
Authorship is listed and frequently provide a short summary of credentials.
Generally contain reports on primary research Usually found in college and university libraries as it is expected the students and faculty will find these more useful in research than the popular material. Refereed or peer-reviewed journals are the most scholarly in that the articles submitted have undergone a process of review by subject experts prior to acceptance. Indexed in subject-specific indexes such as Psychological Abstracts or MLA Trade Publication are provided to those who pay a membership or subscription fee to an organization or work in a specific industry. Content is frequently about people or events in the association or industry E-journals , a growing publication medium, may fall into any of these categories. Use the guidelines given in this handout to help you decide what category the publication falls within, but consultation with your instructor is strongly advised.