Trade publications are a great stepping-stone between books/encyclopedias, and journal articles. Commonly published by industry bodies at regular intervals (similar to magazines), they feature articles authored by people who typically hold a Bachelor-level degree in the field (or higher), written using non-expert language. Trade articles are useful when you have begun learning about a topic, but don't yet hold the expertise required to read journal articles.
This section of your Chemical & Environmental Technology Research Guide introduces you to some trade publications, and where you can find them - both in print in BCIT Library, and online.
You can also use AskAway, or visit the Research Desk at BCIT Library, if you would like help finding trade publications on a particular topic.
Note: This is a sample of our broader collections. Use First Search, or select a database, to search material from a range of Chemical & Environmental Technology trade publications!
You can access eBooks, Journals, and databases from home if you are a current BCIT student, faculty or staff member:
