Articles are generally p receded by an abstract and are followed by a bibliography. Articles are lengthy, around twenty pages. Magazines have advertisements. Illustrative material consists primarily of pictures. Articles are on a variety of subjects.
Articles are on subjects of general interest and are written for a general audience.
Generally articles need only be approved by the editor of the magazine. Articles may or may not be signed and generally do not include information about the author. Writers are commonly journalists on the staff of the magazine. Articles have neither an abstract nor a bibliography. Articles are intended to inform, and not entertain.