Keep in mind that not all information is created equal. You can use the image below to remind you of the differences.
Scholarly article/ literature is written by:
examples of academic journals are:
http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/ecollege/popular.htm
Peer-review (refereed) process: journal editor sends article to other discipline scholars (author’s peers) to review the article to decide if it should be published in the journal based on relevance to the field, the quality of the research, and other criteria with suggested possible changes.
What to look for to determine is the article is peer-reviewed:
If you are uncertain, you can check the journal’s guidelines for authors.
Magazine or Newspaper articles
Popular literature is written by journalists/writers who are employed by the magazine/newspaper; cover news & current events in a field, profiles of people, places, or events for the general audience.
examples of popular literature are:
Trade & Professional articles
Trade and professional literature resembles scholarly literature in that it is written by people working in the field. However, the articles in trade and professional journals cover news in the field, brief reports on research, and opinions about trends and events.
examples of trade and professional journals are: