Scholarly sources checklist

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Is this a scholarly source?

• Does it contain references?
• Is it detailed (multiple pages long)?
• Does it have an argument or conclusion?
• Is it original research (primary article)?
• Is it peer reviewed?
• Does the author have any qualifications?
• Is subject specific language used?
• Are graphics included to inform rather than entertain?

If you have answered yes to most these, your source is scholarly.