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How can I use this?

Understanding and identifying popular writing helps you evaluate sources to determine if they're appropriate to include in your paper or project.

What is popular writing?

Scientific discoveries are reported to people through both popular and scholarly writing. Popular publications (also called consumer publications) aim to inform readers about issues of common interest to the general public. Examples of popular writing which many of you are familiar with include publications such as the Vancouver Sun and Maclean's. Image Credits:
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Characteristics of popular writing:

Purpose:	Inform Entertain Sell Products Promote a Viewpoint
Audience:	General Public
Author:	Journalists who may or may not have subject expertise.
Content:	Simple, non-technical language Many graphics, photographs, and illustrations Rarely cite other sources Submitted articles are only reviewed by the editor of the publication
Examples:	Newspapers: Vancouver Sun National Post Globe and Mail New York Times Magazines: Time Maclean's Economist