Academic/Scholarly Journal Article
- Lengthy
- Reports on or provides original research
- Written by researchers in the field who are often associated with universities or research centres
- Includes a bibliography
Professional/Trade Journal Article
- Shorter in length
- Often more practical in nature
- May have authors who are working in the field
- Usually is reporting about research studies, not providing original research
Magazine article
- Usually written by journalists
- Often glossy with pictures
- Does not include a bibliography
