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ENVD 1150: Writing for Environmental Design (Fantalis): Research

Source Types

New York Times newspaper front page

Newspapers

Purpose: Inform, entertain, opinion
Content: News researched and reported by journalists, editorial/opinion, book reviews, ads, photos
Tone: Casual and accessible
Authors: Staff writers or journalists
Audience: Broad general audience
Review: Approval by editor
Keyword Strategies: Specific

Peer-Reviewed Journals

 

Purpose: Report original research
Content: Original research articles, literature review articles, book reviews, editorial/opinion
Tone: Formal and specialized
Authors: Researchers, professors, scholars
Audience: Academic
Review: Peer-reviewed by other researchers / experts
Keyword Strategies: Specific

Magazines

 

Purpose: Inform, entertain, opinion
Content: Journalistic articles, editorial / opinion articles, ads, photos
Tone: Casual and accessible
Authors: Staff writers or journalists
Audience: Broad general audience
Review: Approval by editor
Keyword Strategies: Broad or specific

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