What makes something peer reviewed?

Peer-reviewed (refereed or scholarly) journals – Articles are written by experts and are reviewed by several other experts in the field before the article is published in the journal in order to ensure the article’s quality. (The article is more likely to be scientifically valid, reach reasonable conclusions, etc.)

What does peer reviewed mean?

A peer-reviewed publication is also sometimes referred to as a scholarly publication. The peer-review process subjects an author’s scholarly work, research, or ideas to the scrutiny of others who are experts in the same field (peers) and is considered necessary to ensure academic scientific quality.

Where can I find peer reviewed articles?

There are a couple places that you can find peer reviewed journal articles on the library’s website but the two primary options are by using the Multi-Search (the main search box on the library’s homepage) or a database that includes peer reviewed journal articles on the A-Z Database List.

Where can I find peer reviewed articles for free?

The Top 21 Free Online Journal and Research DatabasesCORE. CORE is a multidisciplinary aggregator of open access research. ScienceOpen. Directory of Open Access Journals. Education Resources Information Center. arXiv e-Print Archive. Social Science Research Network. Public Library of Science. OpenDOAR.