Trade Publications 

Trade sources are also known as industry magazines (e.g., AdWeek, Publisher's Weekly, Forbes, etc.).

Click this link and take a few minutes to browse this PG Library trade article. Pay attention to the information on the detailed record page, including Author, Source, and Abstract.

Things to consider: 

• Author/Authority: Articles may or may not provide a by-line; typically, they are authored by a staff writer or industry professional.
• Appearance/Content: Often illustrated with color photographs. Not much, if any, original research. Contains trending issues relevant within a specific profession or industry.
• Audience: Written for industry professionals
• Citations: Occasional footnotes and bibliographies will be provided.
• Publisher: Mostly for-profit; sometimes professional organizations (E.g. The American Library Association).

After browsing this item, can we trust that it passes the criteria as a credible trade publication? If answering yes, then chances are it is a source of credible information. If answering no, then you may want to consider an alternate source.