Global Studies and Maritime Affairs Resources

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Scholarly Articles Usually Have:

• An abstract
• A bibliography
• An author who is a scholar in the field
• Content that has been peer-reviewed
• Citations have volume(issue).

Example:

Smyth, A. M., Parker, A. L., & Pease, D. L. (2002). A study of enjoyment of peas. Journal of Abnormal Eating, 8(3), 120-125.

This article is aimed at an academic or research-oriented audience.

Popular Articles Usually Have:

• Many pictures and photographs
• No in-text citations or bibliography
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• An author who is not a subject-expert
• Simple language

Example:

Henry, W. A., III. (1990, April 9). Making the grade in today's schools. Time, 135, 28-31.

This article is aimed at the general public.

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