Looking for Clues

Magazine
  • Is the magazine geared towards the general public?
  • Do the articles cover a wide range of topics?
  • Are the articles short?
  • Are there many photographs and advertisements?
  • Is it issued once a week? Once a month?
Journal
  • Written for researchers or professionals?
  • Contents very specific?
  • Articles fairly long and in-depth?
  • A lot of text, not many illustrations or advertisements?
  • Are there bibliographies at the end of each article?
  • Published on a quarterly or monthly basis?
  • Sponsored by a professional or academic organization?
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