Here are some differences between them.
| Scholarly | Popular |
| Geared to scholars, researchers, professionals | Geared to the general public |
| Long articles; in-depth coverage of research/study | Short articles summarizing research/issues |
| Articles include many bibliographical references | Few, if any, bibliographical references |
| Few ads; few photos unless related to research | Many ads and photos |
| Often issued monthly or quarterly | Usually issued weekly, monthly, or daily (newspapers) |
| Often sponsored by academic/professional group | Can find them at a bookstore or grocery store |
