Scholarly journals contain articles based on facts and research. Not all scholarly journals are peer-reviewed, however. The journals marked with an asterisk (*) below are noted as being peer-reviewed. 

Civil Engineering Scholarly Journals:

Trade publications are focused on practical information for those within a specific field. Although not peer-reviewed, these journals offer useful knowledge for practitioners and are valuable resources. Some other characteristics of trade journals include:

• Articles are not peer reviewed.
• May have a bright cover.
• No specific format.
• Articles sometimes unsigned.
• Advertising is used to appeal to those in the field.
• Sometimes published by companies, societies, or professional associations.