The editorial page may also include political cartoons and letters to the editor. Before quoting, it is always a good idea to verify in a second source any factual information found in a newspaper article because newspaper reporters often operate under tight time deadlines and may not have time to check the accuracy of factual statements before an article goes to press. Popular Magazines Popular magazines are usually published weekly or monthly which makes them a good source of current information. Magazines are sold for-profit and contain abundant advertising. To enhance their appeal in the mass marketplace, magazines are almost always printed in full color on glossy paper.
Most popular magazines focus on news and commentary.
Because they concentrate on the main highlights of a story, magazine articles can be a good source of introductory or background information on a topic, but do not provide the in-depth coverage of a scholarly journal article. For this reason, university professors often tell their students not to include popular magazine articles in the bibliography at the end of a research paper. If you are in doubt, be sure to consult your professor. Magazine articles are almost always written by paid staff writers or columnists whose aim is to reach the widest possible audience. Most scholarly journals are published monthly or quarterly .