What are peer-reviewed articles?
- They are written by scholars and professionals who are experts in their field
- Find them in peer reviewed, scholarly journals
- Sometimes called academic journal articles, or scholarly journal articles
- Peer-reviewed articles should form the bulk of your research
Peer-reviewed articles are NOT:
- Twitter
- Blog posts
- Magazine articles
- Websites
Why prioritize peer-reviewed articles?
- Examined and vetted by scholars
- Scholars make a contribution to their field
- Scholars examine for accuracy
- Published after extensive editing
How can using peer-reviewed sources improve your project?
- Help inform about a subject
- Knowledgeably write about a topic
- Lend credibility to your claims and assertions
- Feel confident about your research
- Contribute to scholarly conversation