This short video explains how to distinguish between scholarly articles and popular articles. Although the examples are from Cornell University, the ideas are applicable to HCT. Produced by Olin & Uris Libraries, Cornell University. Video is 1:44 min.
What makes some information more reliable to use for academic research.
Selecting academic information which is reliable and authoritative can be difficult, but use these simple check-lists to decide whether you have found scholarly (or peer-reviewed) information or not. LINK TO: Academic versus Popular Information Sources HANDOUT