| Source Type | Characteristics | Use For |
|---|---|---|
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Book |
Longer Written by both journalists and subject experts Written for both general and academic audiences Books from University Presses are usually scholarly |
In-depth coverage of a topic Information on events that are older |
| Newspaper Article |
Shorter articles Attention-grabbing headlines Written by journalists Aimed at general public Published daily or weekly |
Current information Coverage of recent evens Finding various opinions on a given topic |
| Magazine Article |
Slightly longer articles Written by journalists Aimed at a general audience Published weekly or monthly |
Overview of a topic Coverage of recent events Interviews with experts about topics |
| Peer-Reviewed Article |
Very specific titles Long in length, often 7 or more pages About original research on a topic Written by experts for other experts/educated audience |
In-depth information Scholarly sources Original research
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