WRTG 1310: Introduction to College Writing
Types of Popular Sources
What type of source are you using? The table below should help you recognize a magazine from a trade journal!
| Characteristics | Magazine | Trade Publication |
|---|---|---|
| Example |
Time Magazine
|
Psychology Today
|
| Audience | General public/average reader | Practice-based advice for professionals working a specific field |
| Article depth | Shorter length | Short or medium length articles |
| Documentation | Few or no citations | May contain some citations or further readings |
| Author | Author may not be listed or is probably not an expert | Articles are written by practitioners working in the field; credentials may be listed |
| Look | Very visual (includes photos and advertisements) | Generally contain photos pertaining to the field or the article; may contain some advertisements |
| Type of Review | Reviewed by the publisher or editor | Reviewed by the publisher or editor |
Source Types Tutorial
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