A reliable source is one that provides a thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, discussion, etc. based on strong evidence.
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Scholarly Journals |
Popular Magazines |
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Examples: Journal of Politics, Harvard Educational Review, Journal of Accountancy, Human Biology |
Examples: National Geographic, The New Yorker, People, Time, Newsweek, Vogue |
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Articles written by experts: often professors |
Articles written by non-specialists |
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Articles often go through a peer review process: independent experts evaluate the article before it's published |
Articles are reviewed by an editor, but not by a panel of experts |
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Articles have footnotes and bibliographies |
Articles may or may not mention sources in the text |
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Minimal advertising, graphics, or illustrations unless relevant to the article (for example, art journals) |
Extensive advertising, lavish photos, colorful cover to market the magazine |
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