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Journals (Scholarly/Academic/Peer-Reviewed)
| Value & Use |
Reports of original research (theoretical, experimental or applied) with in-depth analysis of subject |
| Authorship |
Scholars, academics, researchers - Names, credentials, and contact information provided |
| Sources |
All sources cited in bibliographies, footnotes etc. |
Magazines (Popular)
| Value & Use |
General information on current topics; commentary on political & social issues; entertainment |
| Authorship |
Wide variety: specialists, journalists, staff and free-lance writers; name & credentials sometimes provided |
| Sources |
Original sources usually obscure, no citations given |
Professional, Trade & Industry Magazines
| Value & Use |
Current trends, theoretical & ethical issues, news & events in particular field, industry or profession - Often contain product, company & biographical information |
| Authorship |
Practitioners or journalists with subject expertise |
| Sources |
Sources often cited but not always in full |
Newspapers
Value & Use
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Local and regional focus on current events and news often with some analysis & opinion |
| Authorship |
Journalists - Name sometimes given, rarely with credentials |
Sources
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Sources sometimes cited but rarely in full |
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