| |
| What types of graphics are used
in the article? |
Cartoons, photos, possibly charts
or graphs |
Usually charts or graphs visually
presenting data |
| Are there advertisements on the
pages you see? If so, what kinds of things are being advertised? |
If there are advertisements,
they are often for things people use recreationally: cars,
food, items for hobbies or interests |
Not usually found. If so, they
are usually things a person would use in his/her professional
life: equipment, scholarly books & resources, technology,
etc. |
| Are the author’s credentials
listed? |
Sometimes, but the author may
be a staff writer, and detailed credentials are usually
not listed. |
Yes. Often includes institutional
affiliation, degrees held, etc. |
| What type of language is used?
Are there technical words or jargon being used? |
Concepts are explained in lay
terms |
Technical terms or jargon are
often used without explanation |
| Who is the audience? Expert?
Layperson? Other? |
Layperson |
Other experts in the field |
| What is the purpose of the article?
To inform? To explain? To share expertise? |
To summarize/explain expert-level
concepts for the layperson. Also often used to inform. |
Often to share results of research
and/or to share expertise with other professionals |
| Are there footnotes, references,
or a bibliography? |
Generally not. |
Yes. |
