Selecting the best information often depends on your source. As a student you are asked to provide reliable information. Use the Evaluating Web Pages tab because the criteria is very much the same.
Trade Publications
· Discuss practical information and concerns in a particular industry
· Contain business news, product information, advertising, trends in technology, and law
· Are targeted at the professionals in that industry, or students researching that industry
· Articles are written by experts in the field for other experts in the field
· Articles use specialized jargon of the discipline
· Often include colorful illustrations and advertisements
· Publication does not involve a peer review process
· Sources are sometimes cited, but articles do not usually include footnotes or a bibliography
· Are typically published weekly or monthly
Examples of Trade Journals:
· Nutrition News
· Nutrition Forum
Scholarly Journals
· Report original research or experimentation, often in specific academic disciplines
· The targeted audience is the scholarly researcher, faculty, and students
· Articles are written by experts in the field, and are signed
· Articles often use specialized jargon of the discipline, and assume a familiarity with the subject
· Illustrations are few, and support the text, typically in the form of charts, graphs, and maps
· Often do not include advertisements. Any advertisements included would be intrusive
· Articles must undergo the peer review process prior to publication
· Articles usually include footnotes or bibliographies to other sources, using a standardized citation format
Examples of Scholarly Journals:
· Nutriton Reviews
· Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior
· Food and Nutrtion Sciences
Popular Magazines
· Cover news, current events, hobbies, or special interests
· Are targeted at the general public, and available to a broad audience
· Articles are usually written by a member of the editorial staff or a free lance writer
· The language of the articles is geared for any educated audience, and does not assume familiarity with the subject area
· Include many illustrations, often with large, glossy photographs and graphics for an aesthetically pleasing appearance
· Publication does not involve a peer review process
· Sources are sometimes cited, but articles do not usually include footnotes or a bibliography
· Are typically published weekly or monthly
Examples of Popular Magazines:
· Better Homes and Gardens
· Prevention
· Better Nutrition