- print version typically colorful
- typically published weekly, bi-weekly or monthly
- contain ads for various products
- articles typically range from paragraph to 5 pages
- current events and news
- articles typically written by journalists or freelance writers
- may or may not include author's name or initials
- language easy to understand for general readers
- typically no citations/references
- in an online database you may see these icons:
In an online database, you see this icon: