2.1.10 Identifying scholarly sources

A. Sorry, no, this is a ‘popular’ magazine. Although some of the articles are written by experts, they have not gone through an academic peer review process. The articles are intended for a general audience rather than experts in an academic field or for use in academic work.

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B. Correct! This is a peer-reviewed academic journal of sociology and is considered a scholarly source.

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A. No, this is ‘popular’ magazine intended for a general audience. It is not peer-reviewed or scholarly.

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B. Correct! This is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering ethical issues related to business. It is considered a scholarly source.

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A. Correct! This is a peer-reviewed academic journal and is considered a scholarly source.

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B. No, this is a ‘popular’ magazine and not a scholarly source.

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A. Correct! This is an academic journal and considered to be a scholarly source.

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B. Sorry, no, this is a philosophy magazine and while some articles are written by prominent intellectuals and philosophers, they have not gone through an academic peer review process.

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A. No, this is a medical magazine that publishes medical news, opinion and analysis. Articles have not necessarily gone through an academic peer review process.

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B. Correct! This is a peer-reviewed academic journal and the official journal of the Australian Medical Association. It is considered a scholarly source.

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