Peer-Reviewed & Scholarly Publications

Most college-level classes require the use of scholarly publications as sources for research papers, presentations, and other class projects. This guide will help you understand:

1. What are scholarly publications?
2. What is peer review?
3. How to find peer-reviewed and scholarly publications in library databases (and other places)
4. Tips for reading and using scholarly sources

Peer-reviewed articles have been checked and approved by multiple people with expertise on the subject. 

Think of peer-review as the academic equivalent of “4 of 5 dentists recommend this product” or an email that has been checked for typos and accurate information before being sent.