This very good video from CSUCB's Pfau Library will help explain the difference between scholarly and popular articles and how to tell which you are looking at.
Searching by site domain is one effective way to filter out some less credible information sources. By narrowing your search to .gov, .edu, or even .org, you can avoid the hassle of filtering through a results list inundated with blog posts or anonymous Yahoo Answers responses.
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