| Scholarly Journals: | Scholarly journals are generally written by researchers and scholars for other researchers and scholars. Articles are research-based and will often undergo a peer-review process through which other experts in the field review and critique articles prior to publication. | |
Trade Publications: |
Trade publications are often considered to fall between scholarly journals and popular magazines, and often focus on a particular industry. Articles are generally written by practitioners/specialists in the field and discuss industry trends, methods and techniques, benchmark information and relevant news. |
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Popular Magazines: |
Popular magazines are often written by reporters or journalists, with articles focusing on current events or popular topics. References are generally not included. |
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Newspapers can cover the most current events on a topic or provide a historical perspective to an issue or event. These are not scholarly sources, but can be valuable for context. |
