Academic Non-Academic

written for a specific field. written for the mass public.

takes years to be published. can be written by anyone and

quickly published.
formal words are used.
informal words are used.
the author's name is provided.
the author's name may not
there is a reference list. be provided.
there will be no reference
list.

both uses research to gather information.

aims for wide audience.

useful for readers especially students.