Use the following criteria to see if it is General/Popular Magazine:
| Author |
journalists |
| Length |
short, a few pages at the most |
| Language |
simple, general vocabulary |
| Publisher |
commercial and trade publishers |
| Sources |
generally not cited |
| Graphics |
lots of photographs and advertisements |
| Intended Value |
current events, news, popular culture, and entertainment |
| Examples |
Time, Newsweek, People, US News & World Report |
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