- Lists cited references in bibliographies and footnotes
- Are written by an authority or expert in the field whose credentials are prominently stated
- Includes data derived from research with tables, graphs, and diagrams
- The language includes specialized terms and the jargon of the discipline
- Lengthy articles between 7-20 or more pages
- Contain original research, experimentation, theory, or in-depth studies in the field
- Advertising is minimal or non-existent (if you are looking at the print or PDF version)
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