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How to Identify
Scholarly Books |
1. Look at the Publisher : scholarly
books are generally published by:
- university presses (see a list at:
Association of American
University Presses Directory)
- professional
organizations (e.g. American Psychological Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
2. Look at the
Author : authors
of scholarly books will usually be identified as associated with an academic
institution (e.g. a college or university professor) or a research or
professional organization (e.g. a think tank staff member)
3. Check for Citations
: Scholarly authors cite their sources
extensively. They explain their research
process by showing their sources, both within the text in a literature review
or in general discussion, and as specific bibliographic citations.
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