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Norwalk African-American History

What is the Difference Between Popular & Scholarly Articles?

POPULAR     SCHOLARLY
Written by journalists for the public. Written by and for experts in a field.
Reviewed by an editor. Reviewed by a group of peers who are experts in the field.
Many illustrations and advertisements. Very few illustrations and advertisements.

May or may not cite sources. 

Usually shorter articles than journal articles.

Cites sources and ontains footnotes and a  bibliography.

Usually longer articles than popular articles.