The language of these publications is geared to any educated audience. No specific specialty is assumed, only interest and a certain level of intelligence. They are generally published by commercial enterprises or individuals, although some emanate from specific professional organizations. The main purpose of periodicals in this category is to provide information, in a general manner, to a broad audience of concerned citizens. These journals may be attractive and illustrated with photographs.
Trade journals contain practical information of interest to people in particular industries.
Most articles generally do not cite sources. Examples of Trade Periodicals American Machinist Aberdeen s Concrete Construction Advanced Materials and Processes Popular Popular periodicals come in many formats, although often somewhat slick and attractive in appearance. These publications rarely, if ever, cite sources. Articles are usually short and of little depth in content, written in simple language, and designed to meet a minimal education level. Examples of Popular Periodicals Ebony Parents People Weekly Readers Digest Sports Illustrated Time Vogue Sensational Sensational periodicals come in a variety of styles, but often use a newspaper format.