Understanding Scholarly Articles

The video tutorial explains the differences between scholarly and popular sources. Scholarly sources, also known as peer-reviewed or refereed sources, are written by scholars for scholars and are reviewed by experts in the field. They are longer, contain detailed research, and include bibliographies. Popular sources, like news magazines, are written by reporters for the general public, are shorter, and lack bibliographies. The tutorial provides tips on identifying scholarly articles, which often have abstracts, detailed research methods, and extensive footnotes. It concludes with advice to seek librarian assistance if needed.

What is a key requirement for sources in academic research?

• They should have colorful images.

• They need to be short.

• They should be peer-reviewed.

• They must be entertaining.

Who typically writes scholarly articles?

• Students

• Bloggers

• Scholars

• Journalists

What is a common feature of popular sources?

• They are peer-reviewed.

• They are written by scholars.

• They contain extensive bibliographies.

• They are meant for the general public.

What is the main difference between scholarly and popular sources?

• Popular sources have more charts.

• Scholarly sources are written by experts.

• Popular sources are peer-reviewed.

• Scholarly sources are shorter.

What is a key difference in the content of scholarly and popular articles?

• Popular articles have more authors.

• Scholarly articles have more detailed content.

• Popular articles are longer.

• Scholarly articles are more entertaining.

What is a common feature of popular articles?

• They contain detailed research methods.

• They are short and written by reporters.

• They are written by scholars.

• They have extensive bibliographies.

How long are scholarly articles typically?

• Exactly 10 pages

• At least three pages

• 1-2 pages

• Less than one page

What is the purpose of charts and graphs in scholarly articles?

• To entertain the reader

• To support the content

• To fill space

• To confuse the reader

What do scholarly journal titles often include?

• A random word

• A famous quote

• A catchy phrase

• The name of the discipline

What is the purpose of an abstract in a scholarly article?

• To entertain the reader

• To summarize the article

• To provide a list of references

• To include colorful images