What makes an article 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.)

Where can I find peer-reviewed sources?

Here are a few major databases for finding peer-reviewed research sources in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences:

MLA International Bibliography. This link opens in a new window.
Web of Science (Core Collection)
Academic Search Ultimate.
IEEE Xplore.
Scopus.
Business Source Ultimate.

Are government sources peer-reviewed?

Government documents and government websites are generally considered authoritative, credible sources of information. Many are scholarly, and some are even peer-reviewed! But, not all gov docs are scholarly or peer-reviewed. Government agencies produce a wide range of publications, for different purposes.

Is .edu a credible source?

Generally, . edu and . gov websites are credible, but beware of sites that use these suffixes in an attempt to mislead. Commercial websites, such as those of reputable news organizations, can also be good sources, but do some investigation to look for signs of reliability.

Can a book be a scholarly article?

Books are published for different audiences and with different purposes, just as periodicals can be scholarly or popular. References: Check if there is a list of cited sources at the end of each chapter or at the end of the book. Scholarly books have a reference list of bibliography.

What makes a scholarly book?

‘Scholarly’ books or journals are those which have been peer reviewed (or refereed). Peer review is the process to ensure that we can trust what’s in an article. It will have been read and evaluated by other specialists in the field (the ‘peers’ or ‘referees’) before publication.