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Popular Magazines

You are probably familiar with magazines like Time, People, Car and Driver, Sports Illustrated, Ebony, etc. These magazines are referred to as "popular" magazines.

In a nutshell, popular magazines:

• Provide general information on topics of interest to a wide audience.
• Are written by journalists or writers who may or may not have any background or expertise in the subject about which they are writing.
• Are written for the general public who are interested in a subject.
• Use language that is easily understood by the general public.
• Rarely provide citations to source materials.
• Undergo a limited editorial review process.
• Often include glossy photos.

While popular magazines can be a good source for general information on current topics, they may not be the most appropriate source for your research.

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