Scholarly vs.

Popular Article Comparison (answer sheet)

Instructions:
Skim the articles provided and record the characteristics of each article.
1. What are the differences? For example, how is each article unique? Record in the
appropriate column under Differences.
2. What are the commonalities? In what ways are these articles similar? Record in the
Similarities column.
3. Be prepared to report out your findings.

Differences
Meston, Cindy M., and Penny F. Frohlich. Carter, Steve. "The Perfect First Date."
"Love at First Fright: Partner Salience eHarmony. Web. 24 June 2014.
Moderates Roller-Coaster-Induced Excitation
Transfer." Archives of Sexual Behavior 32.6
(2003): 537-544. Website article
Social Sciences article Based on a scholarly article
Based on original research No abstract included
Abstract Tags Assigned
Keywords Assigned One author
Two authors Author credentials – Ph.D
Author credentials are listed Ph.D., M.A No headings or sections
Headings e.g. Introduction, Method Shorter
(Participants, Design & Procedure), Results Color image
(with sub headings), Discussion, Informal tone
Acknowledgements Easy to read
Extensive literature review No references
Longer (8 pages)
Tables & charts (statistics)
Formal tone
Difficult to read: high level
vocabulary/terminology
23 references

Similarities
Same subject matter
Popular article mentions scholarly article