FAQs
What are scholarly commons? ›
Answer. Scholarly Commons is an open-access digital repository of the intellectual output of the faculty, students, and staff of ERAU.
Is scholarly a good source? ›Because of the level of authority and credibility evident in scholarly sources they contribute a great deal to the overall quality of your papers. Use of scholarly sources is an expected attribute of academic course work.
What are examples of scholarly sources? ›Books, articles, and websites can all be scholarly. Remember, there is sometimes a difference between scholarly and peer-reviewed articles; all peer-reviewed sources are scholarly, but not all scholarly sources are peer-reviewed. The information should be based on verifiable facts.
How can I tell if a source is scholarly? ›- Author(s) name included. ...
- Technical or specialized language. ...
- Written for professionals. ...
- Charts, graphs, and diagrams. ...
- Long (5 or more pages) ...
- Bibliography included.
Much more than just “the library,” Academic Commons is the nexus for intellectual community, expert knowledge and creative resources on our campus. You'll find the traditional library resources like books, journals, computers and a quiet place to study.
What is a scholarly vs general source? ›Clues to determining if a citation is scholarly or popular
Citations to scholarly articles will always have one or more authors; popular articles might not list an author. Scholarly articles are usually at least 5 pages, and often much longer. Popular articles may be only a page or two long.
What is a scholarly source? A "scholarly resource" describes a type of resource (usually a journal article or a book) that is written by an expert in a field of study or subject. Many of these resources, particularly journal articles, go through a rigorous process to be published.