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ANTH 011: Cultural Diversity and Human Nature

Evaluating Sources - The SIFT Method

Video created by Wayne State University Library System.

Scholarly vs. Popular

Figure comparing the differences between scholarly and popular sources.

(Image from Randolph Community College Library)

Scholarly articles and popular articles can often look similar, but there are important differences between the two. Use the graphic above to help you decide whether a resource is scholarly or popular in nature. Your librarian will also be able to identify a resource as scholarly or popular.