What is a popular magazine?
Answer
Popular publications include news, feature stories, opinion/editorial pieces, etc. They are meant to inform and entertain.
Appearance & Format
- Articles are of short to medium length.
- Advertising is abundant, usually for general consumer products.
- The publication features colorful photos and illustrations.
Authors & Editors
- Authors are magazine staff members or free-lance writers.
- There is no peer-review process.
Readership & Language
- Articles are written to appeal to a broad segment of the population.
- Articles are written for a general audience and are fairly jargon-free.
Documentation
- Citations and bibliographies are rare.