Peer-reviewed articles are usually found in scholarly journals.
| Scholarly Journals | Popular Magazines |
| Audience: Scholars & students | Audience: General public |
| Author: Scholars &/or experts in the field | Author: May or may not be an expert |
| Appearance: Few ads, lengthy articles | Appearance: Many ads, colored/glossy |
| References: Works cited or bibliography | References: References not often cited |
