Click this link and take a few minutes to browse this PG Library journal article. Pay attention to the citation information, including Author, Source, and Abstract.
Things to consider:
- Author/Authority: Articles written by several researchers/scholars in the field who report results of original (primary) research. Authors' affiliations (academic institutions or organizations) are provided.
- Appearance/Content: Often contains graphs and charts. Mostly comprised of text, typically primary research. Uses scholarly/technical language with vocabulary specific to the particular profession or field. Contains little, if any, advertising.
- Audience: Written for academics and professionals.
- Citations: Articles generally include footnotes and bibliography.
- Publisher: Generally academic institutions or professional organizations (E.g. The American Medical Association).
After browsing this item, can we trust that it passes the criteria as a credible academic publication? If answering yes, then chances are it is a source of credible information. If answering no, then you may want to consider an alternate source.
