Peer-Reviewed |
Reliable |
| Written by researchers, faculty, and other scholars | Written by professionals who might not be experts |
| Written for other experts in the field, using that field's language or jargon | Written for a more general audience, though may use professional jargon |
| Advances research and discovery in a particular field | Shares information, facts, and data for a variety of purposes |
| Includes cites and references for all sources | Sometimes includes cites and references |
| Reviewed by experts for quality of research and findings before publication (peer-review process) | May be reviewed or fact-checked by editors or other professionals |
| Examples: JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, American Journal of Public Health, PLoS One, Social Problems | Examples: New York Times, Scientific American, Nation, Discover, Mother Earth News, Time, government documents, organizational reports |
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