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Scholarly journal articles - in-depth, original research findings, and peer-reviewed research articles
- Purpose: inform other experts in the field and further the scholarly conversation
- Where to look: ProQuest databases, JSTOR Open Access
Trade journal/magazine articles - specialized industry or professional articles, typically more practical with a focus on applied knowledge
- Purpose: inform professionals working in the field
- Where to look: ProQuest databases, journal websites, DI Library print collection
Popular magazine articles - articles of general interest
- Purpose: inform or entertain the general public
- Where to look: ProQuest databases, magazine websites, DI Library print collection
Newspaper articles - articles of general and local interest
- Purpose: inform the general public
- Where to look: ProQuest databases, newspaper websites

	Newspapers	Magazines	Trade Publications	Scholarly (Academic) Journals
Author	Staff writers; not always identified	Staff writers; not always identified	Journalist, critic or practitioner	Experts in the area of study; researchers and scholars
Audience	General	General	Practitioners in the industry	Professors, researchers, practitioners, and students
Content	Current events	Interviews, general information, special topics, pictures, ads	Interviews, industry news, trends, recent projects, pictures, ads	In-depth research on specialized topics (with citations); academic book reviews; scholarly conversation (letters, opinions, responses, etc.)
Purpose	Current, topical and local information	Entertain, provide general and popular information	Provide information about the current state of the industry	Provide information about original research or experiments; report new findings in the field of research
Frequency	Daily	Weekly or monthly	Monthly	Months or years of preparation before publishing
Examples	Los Angeles Times, Washington Post	Time, Newsweek, Dwell, Architectural Digest	Architectural Record, Interior Design, Healthcare Design	Journal of Interior Design, Journal of Green Building, Environment & Behavior
Is it academic/ scholarly?	NO	NO	NO	YES