Magazines

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 because they are published at regular intervals throughout the year. You can find print magazines at the NCC Libraries, and some are on the Invisible Web.  These electronic magazines can be accessed from home through NCC Libraries' homepage.

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
  • to find background information that introduces terminology

Examples of Magazines

  • U.S. News and World Report
  • Wired
  • Business Week
  • Advertising Age
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