- A process by which an article is evaluated by experts in the field, i.e., the author's scholarly peers. The reviewers provide their opinion on whether the article should be published. Articles from peer-reviewed journals should be more trustworthy than materials from sources that are not reviewed, such as newsletters or most websites.
- Learn more with the video at the bottom of Helpful video tutorials
How do I search for peer-reviewed articles?
- Some (not all) databasess allow you to limit your search to peer-reviewed journals. First, run your search.
- On the results screen, you'll see ways to limit your search on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Click on the limit labeled "Peer Reviewed" under "Availability
To search more than one database at the same time
Your research topic might involve using articles from different disciplines. By searching in other databases (ex: if you're researching school counseling, you might want to search in ERIC and PsycINFO at the same time), you can cast a wider net and find relevant articles.
- Select Choose Databases
- Click the box next to the other databases you want to use at the same time
- Press Ok
- Click the Search button to re-do your search with the same keywords
