Trade or professional articles are published in industry-specific journals and magazines for working professionals. These articles provide timely information about tools, technologies, business strategies, regulations, and practical case studies relevant to a given sector.
They are often written by consultants, editors, or professionals with field experience. While not peer-reviewed, these articles reflect current trends and real-world practices. They are especially useful when you need applied business knowledge that may not appear in scholarly literature.
Trade and professional articles are valuable in applied or practice-based research. Use them when you need to:
Example – Applied Use in Research: In a master's project on business innovation, trade publications like Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review provide managerial insights, applied frameworks, and industry-specific commentary that support practical recommendations. These articles help contextualize decisions with up-to-date trends, expert perspectives, and real-world strategies.
HEC Montréal students and faculty have access to a variety of databases that provide trade and professional articles. These publications are useful for exploring industry trends, tools, and real-world practices:
For help accessing these resources or locating specific content, contact: biblio.info@hec.ca
