Popular Press

UCOLL 300 - Unit IV - Introduction

Before we further explore scholarly resources, such as journal articles, let’s look at the opposite end of the information spectrum. We won’t have to look far, probably, because we are all familiar with popular press publications. 

For the most part, you can think of popular press publications as being the types of magazines, newspapers and tabloids you might find at your local grocery store, or even bookstore.

As you view this tutorial, think about how you evaluate the information you come into contact with everyday. How do you evaluate it? 

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