13min chapter

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Ep 641 - CliffsNotes, by Clifton Hillegass

Overdue

CHAPTER

SparkNotes vs CliffsNotes: Evolution of Study Guide Services

Exploring the transition from CliffsNotes to SparkNotes, the chapter debates the superiority of writer backgrounds between graduate students and professors for CliffsNotes and students and recent graduates for SparkNotes. It discusses the market dynamics post Barnes & Noble's acquisition of SparkNotes, reflecting on the impact on CliffsNotes' decline and the alignment of study guides with educational trends and popular literature choices.

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