Academic, Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
What: Scholarly Journal Articles
Content: Research, analysis
Purpose: Inform, argue
Tone: Formal and specialized
Authors: Researchers, Professors, Scholars
Audience: Academic, maybe professional
Review: Peer review
Trade Journal Articles
What: Trade Journal Articles
Content: Reviews, professional news and trends, case studies
Purpose: Inform
Tone: Understandable within profession
Authors: Writers, professionals from the field
Audience: Practitioners, professionals
Review: Editor, professional association
Popular Newspaper and Magazine Articles
What: News Articles
Content: News, current/topical, opinion
Purpose: Inform, entertain
Tone: Casual and accessible
Authors: Writers, journalists
Audience: Broad general audience
Review: Approval by editor