How can you push back against dominant narratives in your research? Take a look at the ACT UP source evaluation method on the Evaluating Sources guide, created by Dawn Stahura at Salem State University. This method of source evaluation challenges us all to think critically about authors, currency, truth, bias, and privilege.
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Peer-reviewed journals
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Newspapers and magazines
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Authors |
experts in specific fields |
journalists, reporters, opinion writers |
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Audience |
other experts, researchers, academics / professors, and students |
general / non-professionals |
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Purpose |
for experts to communicate with other experts and advance knowledge in a subject or field |
to educate the general public and generate revenue |
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Reference List |
comprehensive |
minimal or none |
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Process |
articles are selected based on rigorous peer-review process; publication process is slow |
articles are selected based on review by editors; publication process is fast |
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Advertisements |
Few or none |
many |
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Writing Style |
Written in the technical language of the field |
Written in non-technical language and for the general public |
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