Popular Magazines
Tone: | Casual and accessible |
Purpose: | Inform, entertain |
Form: | Attractive, digital, print |
Authors: | Staff writers or journalists |
Review: | Approval by editor |
Audience: | Broad general audience |
Content: | News, opinion, short articles |
Academic Books
Tone: | Formal, may be specialized |
Purpose: | Inform |
Form: | Digital, print |
Authors: | Scholars or specialists |
Review: | Approval by editor |
Audience: | Academic |
Content: | Background, overview, analysis |
Academic Journals
Tone: | Formal and specialized |
Purpose: | Inform, argue |
Form: | Digital or print |
Authors: | Scholars |
Review: | Peer review |
Audience: | Academic |
Content: | Research, analysis, 10+pages |
Trade Magazines
Tone: | Understandable within profession |
Purpose: | Inform |
Form: | Digital or print |
Authors: | Staff writers or specialists |
Review: | Editor; professional associations |
Audience: | Targeted practitioners |
Content: | Reviews, trends, case studies |