Types of Periodicals: Journals of Commentary & Opinion

• National Review
• Mother Jones
• Commentary

• Commentary on political & social issues
• Often source of specific political viewpoint, e.g., conservative, liberal, or specific interest group
• Speeches & interviews
• Often substantial book reviews

• Written for a general, educated audience

• Often display the greates variety of authors, some writers, some specialists, sometimes members of the sponsoring organization

• Highly variable; sources often cited but full documentation is not always provided

• Commercial/trade publishers or nonprofit organizations

• Varies a lot; some have graphics, color and ads

1. ProQuest Central
2. Academic Search Premier

*see Eva B. Dykes Library's list of databases available online.