Scholarly, Trade & Popular
One of the most important things to know when starting research at the college level is that there are different types of information: scholarly, trade and popular. They vary in who writes them, who the intended audience is, the purpose, and other characteristics.
This 5 minute video from Winona State explains the difference among the three of them.
Characteristics of Scholarly, Trade & Popular Articles at a Glance
Compare Types of Sources
Can you identify what type of sources these titles are? Choose between scholarly, trade and popular.
