This document provides prompts for a discussion on differences between popular and scholarly sources, summarizing one of each type of source related to the topic of wealth disparity. It explains the final argumentative essay topic on wealth disparity and how it unequally distributes resources between regions. Criteria for determining if a source is scholarly and credible are described. The document outlines how two articles that will be used to support claims analyze data and theories related to poverty levels and aspects that cause wealth disparity among societies, nations, and communities globally. It states that scholarly sources are important for supporting writing on the topics by providing evidence for claims and maintaining research ethics.

1. For this discussion, you will address the following prompts:
Explain at least five differences between popular and scholarly
sources used in research.
Locate and summarize one peer-reviewed, scholarly source and
one popular source that pertain to your Final Argumentative
Essay topic. In your summary of each article, comment on the
following: biases, reliability, strengths, and limitations.
From the sources you summarized, list and explain at least five
visual cues from the peer-reviewed, scholarly source that were
not evident in the popular source.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length, which
should include a thorough response to each prompt. You are
required to provide in-text citations of applicable required
reading materials and/or any other outside sources you use to
support your claims. Provide full reference information of all
sources cited at the end of your response. Please use correct
APA format when writing
in-text citations
and
references
.
Final Argumentative essay topic:
Wealth disparity refers to the unequal distribution of resources i
n different regions. The unequal distribution of assets among re
sidents is the major contributor of classism, and increased pover
ty in the regions characterized by this aspect. On the other hand,
adult illiteracy also affects the society to a great extent (Kendal
l, 2010). Adult education levels have since increased. Illiteracy
leads to inefficiency in the society and more so, an increase in t
he gap between the rich and the poor. First, the fact that one of t
he topics causes a problem which is tackled with the other topic
is a criterion to use while singling out the research topic to be
used. Secondly, the topic on wealth disparity is wider as compar

2. ed to adult education. Although both focus on global societal iss
ues, they are totally different in terms of content and their influ
ence on the entire society.
To determine if a source is scholarly and credible, there is a nee
d to determine whether the author writing the source is respecte
d in his or her field of study. There is also need to consider ho r
ecent the source is and the purpose of the author in writing the s
ource.
Wealth disparity has been a major controversial issue over the y
ear. Considering the fact that this aspect affects the global platf
orm, it should not be in any way, shunned. The two articles whi
ch support my claims include an analysis of the data and theorie
s in relation to poverty levels among different communities and
more so, the different aspects which cause wealth disparity amo
ng societies, nations and the international community as a whol
e.
Scholarly sources are extremely important in supporting my writ
ing on the selected topics. For instance, there is a need to provi
de tangible evidence as to how the information provided was obt
ained (Kendall, 2010). The use of scholarly sources helps under
stand academic standards, use discretion with all websites and
more so, maintain ethics in research works.
References
Kendall, E. (2010).
Social Problems in a Diverse Society
. New York: McGraw-Hill Publishers
Matt, T. (2014).
The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap
. New York: John Wiley and Sons