Rarely cite sources - the information is often second or third hand and the original source is sometimes obscure. Articles are usually short and of little depth in content, written in simple language, and designed to meet a minimal education level. Sports Illustrated Ebony Rolling Stone Vogue Sensational Periodicals Come in a variety of styles, often use a newspaper format. Their language is elementary, inflammatory or sensational. Assume a certain gullibility in their audience.
Main purpose seems to be to arouse curiosity and to cater to popular superstitions.
They often do so with flashy headlines desinged to astonish readers. It is often difficult to distinguish the difference between scholarly and other types of journals. All rights reserved.