Technical communication. Technical communication is a means to convey scientific, engineering, or other technical information. Individuals in a variety of contexts and with varied professional credentials engage in technical communication. Some individuals are designated as technical communicators or technical writers.
This guide is designed to teach the differences between popular and scholarly articles. Popular Articles (Magazines) 1  Are often written by journalists or professional writers for a general audience.  Use language easily understood by general readers.
Scholarly Periodicals/Journals/Magazines. Scholarly (Periodicals/Journals/Magazines). Scholarly periodicals traditionally have a serious look. Here are some items to look for if you are not sure if an article you find is indeed scholarly. 1  Scholarly article(s) will have been written by a scholar in a specific field of study. 2  Scholarly articles ALWAYS cite their sources in either footnotes or bibliographies.