Finding periodicals
Magazine and Newspaper articles are a great source for news, analysis, and opinion on current issues.
Magazines:
- Most magazine articles are written by reputable journalists for a general adult audience.
- They tend to be longer and more substantive than newspaper articles, but more accessible than scholarly articles.
- Journalists research their stories by speaking to experts as well as those impacted by events.
- Facts are checked for accuracy and lack of bias by an editor.
Newspapers:
- Newspapers are generally published on a 24 hour news cycle, so they provide a snapshot of current events and issues.
- Read newspaper articles to learn about current and past international, national and local concerns.
- Newspapers can also offer in-depth analysis of issues. The Sunday edition of The New York Times, for example, provides thoughtful, well-researched news and analysis.
- Journalists research their stories by speaking to experts as well as those impacted by events.
- Facts are checked for accuracy and lack of bias by an editor.
Read editorials, op-eds, and opinion pieces in both newspapers and magazines to learn about viewpoints on current and past international, national and local issues.
