from video "Scholarly vs non-scholarly sources - academic resources Research ready" (1:58) from Southern Cross University Library
| Scholarly | Non-Scholarly aka Popular |
| can include articles and books | can include articles, books, and many other information sources from blogs to government publications |
| Scholarly articles are also referred to as peer-reviewed or refereed articles. These are a sub-set of scholarly articles. | sources that are non-scholarly can still be useful and credible |
| Scholarly books are often produced by university presses (e.g. California University Press) or other publishers focused on academic literature | produced by a variety of individuals and organizations from reputable organizations to self-publishers |
| include citations, usually extensive (lots!) | citations may or may not be included |
| written by and for faculty, researchers or scholars (research focused) | written for a variety of audiences |
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