A periodical is any journal that is published on a regular or irregular basis (periodically). These publications can be found in print or online. Magazines are usually more extensive than newspapers because they cover topics that are not necessarily related to current events. Some examples of magazines include Time Magazine, Science Magazine, and ESPN The Magazine. Newspapers are only printed once a week or sometimes twice a week. They tend to cover more recent events than magazines. Another difference between magazines and periodicals is that magazines are usually priced per issue while periodicals are usually priced per year. For example, a person might pay $15 for a yearly subscription to a magazine like Sports Illustrated but would have to pay $60 for a similar subscription to a newspaper like The New York Times. Finally, magazines are typically longer than newspapers. An average issue of a magazine is about 250 words while an average issue of a newspaper is about 200 words. In conclusion, magazines are generally less expensive than periodicals and contain articles on various topics ranging from news to fiction to education. Newspaper subscriptions are often shared by many people within a household while magazine subscriptions are often paid individually. Finally, magazines are usually longer than newspapers.