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Scholarly Resources:
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Scholarly

Articles often use technical jargon and can be difficult for non-specialists to read

Scholarly journals are expensive and may not be as readily available

Research and review process take time; not as useful for current events or popular culture
Popular

Articles are selected by editors who may know very little about a topic

Authors usually do not cite sources

Published to make a profit; the line between informing and selling may be blurred
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