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Magazines

Magazines publish articles on topics of popular interest and current events. The articles are written by journalists and are for the general public.

Magazines, like journals and newspapers, are called periodicals Periodicals are publications issued at least twice a year, including journals, magazines, and newspapers because they are published at regular intervals throughout the year. You can find print magazines at newsstands and in libraries. Some are now available on the Web A system of interlinked, hypertext documents accessed via the Internet as electronic magazines.

Use a Magazine

to find information or opinions about popular culture
to find up-to-date information about current events
to find general articles written for people who are not necessarily specialists in the topic area

Examples of Magazines

U.S. News and World Report
Wired
Business Week
People