Journal article entries in results lists can be confusing to read if you aren't used to the order of information. Though there may be minor variations from one database to another, they all follow the same basic pattern:
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Tabloid periodicals come in a variety of styles, but often use a newspaper format. Their language is elementary and occasionally inflammatory or sensational. They assume a certain gullibility in their audience. Tabloids appeal to curiosity, satisfy appetites for gossip and sex, and cater to popular superstitions. They often do so with flashy headlines designed to astonish (e.g. Aliens from Mars Invade Michael Jackson's Mansion) or photos of celebrities.
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Substantive news or general interest sources are usually attractive in appearance, and may include photographs. Some, though not very many, may cite sources. Authors of articles appearing in this type of publication include editorial staff, scholars, and freelance writers. They are generally published far more frequently than scholarly journals. Editorial departments in these periodicals do a more thorough job of fact-checking than other popular periodicals (and issue retractions when published stories have erred) and work diligently to avoid bias.
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