Who writes them?
Scholars, researchers, experts in a field... professors at a college or university
Who are they for?
Other experts. Students may be required to read them by professors
What is their purpose?
Communicating results of studies or research
Are they peer-reviewed?
Many are...ask a Librarian how to make sure you find peer-reviewed articles or click here
Do they cite their sources?
Yes
Vocabulary?
Specific to the discipline
What else is different?
Few ads, ads target the discipline; include few photos; no glossy pages
Who writes them?
Journalists; professional writers
Who are they for?
The general population
What is their purpose?
Informing, entertaining
Are they peer-reviewed?
Not usually...
Do they cite their sources?
They might mention a source but do not cite them
Vocabulary?
Common language
What else is different?
Many advertisements, photos; eye-catching designs; glossy pages
