- Examples include Time, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated
- Usually intended for the general public
- Contain many photos, illustrations and ads
- Articles are reviewed, and often assigned, by editors
- Sources are usually attributed but not fully cited
Scholarly Journals
- Articles usually longer, more in-depth
- Authors are usually specialists with degrees or other credentials
- Articles are written for, and selected by, other specialists ("peers") in the field
- Contain few ads, photos or illustrations
- Sources are fully cited