Does JSTOR have peer-reviewed articles?

Nearly all of the journals collected in JSTOR are peer-reviewed publications, but the archives also contain primary sources and content that is much older than today's standard peer-review process.

Is JSTOR articles peer-reviewed?

While the majority of journals collected in JSTOR are considered peer-reviewed publications, our archives also contain some specific primary source materials (such as some journals in the Ireland Collection and the 19th Century British Pamphlet Collection).

How do I know if an article is peer-reviewed?

You can type the name of the journal into any search engine and learn about the submission process to see if it is peer reviewed. Additionally, if you use the library search or a database to find articles, they will usually indicate if it is from a peer reviewed journal.

What kind of source is a JSTOR article?

JSTOR is a database of articles and books, some of which are primary sources and others that are secondary. It can be hard to distinguish primary and secondary sources. Some characteristics of primary sources are that they are first hand or contemporaneous accounts or they are artifacts.

Where do I get peer-reviewed articles?

The easiest way to find a peer-reviewed article is by using one of the Library's numerous databases. All of the Library's databases are listed in the Online Journals and Databases index. The databases are divided by name and discipline.

How to Find Peer Review Articles in JSTOR

Are PubMed articles peer-reviewed?

Most journals indexed for PubMed are peer-reviewed or refereed, but peer review criteria and reviewer or referee qualifications vary. Check a journal's editorial information or ask the publisher about policy for specific journal titles.

What is considered a peer-reviewed source?

The term scholarly typically means that the source has been “peer-reviewed,” which is a lengthy editing and review process performed by scholars in the field to check for quality and validity.

Is JSTOR a credible source?

A trusted, highly used source

JSTOR is a starting point for researchers and one of the most trusted, highly used platforms.

Is JSTOR good for primary sources?

JSTOR offers millions of primary sources across four collections, supporting research and teaching in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.

WHO publishes JSTOR articles?

JSTOR is part of ITHAKA, a not-for-profit organization that also includes Ithaka S+R and Portico. You can find out more about JSTOR here and explore all of the open access content on JSTOR here.

Are all Google Scholar articles peer-reviewed?

Use Google Scholar

Also keep in mind that while Google Scholar has an academic focus, not all of the results will be peer-reviewed journal articles! You'll have to use your judgment and evaluate the sources you find if you need to use peer-reviewed sources.

What types of articles are 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 is the difference between peer-reviewed and reviewed article?

“Peer-reviewed” takes it one step further and means the article was reviewed and critiqued by the author's peers who are experts in the same subject area. The vast majority of scholarly articles are peer reviewed.

What is the disadvantage of JSTOR?

Limitations. The availability of most journals on JSTOR is controlled by a "moving wall", which is an agreed-upon delay between the current volume of the journal and the latest volume available on JSTOR.

What are the cons of JSTOR?

Cons: JSTOR searches the full text of every article, so you may find items that mention your search terms only once (your search terms may not be the main focus of the article)

Can high school students use JSTOR?

Learning to use JSTOR during high school gives students added confidence and prepares them for the rigors of college research, while enabling teachers to incorporate important scholarly content into their classes. JSTOR also provides an easy-to-use platform with a suite of tools for research and study.

Why should I use JSTOR?

JSTOR provides free access to millions of images, articles, and books. Our partnerships with libraries and publishers help us make images, articles, books, and other materials discoverable and freely accessible worldwide.

Can students use JSTOR?

Individual accounts can be paired with your school for access to JSTOR. This means students can log in directly at jstor.org with their personal username and password for off-campus access. To setup account pairing, a first-time user should go directly to JSTOR and be sure they are logged in through their school.

Can you use JSTOR citations?

When searching on JSTOR, you can also create one or more citations directly from the search results page. To cite a single item, click the Cite button next to the item. For images, this is under a drop-down menu which you can open by clicking the three vertical dots next to the image thumbnail.

Who pays for JSTOR?

JSTOR offers tiered fees and flexible purchasing options for libraries and organizations. We adjust our fees based on your institution's size, type, and country. Participants include small institutions, large universities, secondary schools, and every type in between.

Do you have to cite JSTOR?

JSTOR is an online database for scholarly article. Its articles are available online and hence you have to cite them as online database, with DOI.

Where can I find peer-reviewed articles for free?

Do all sources have to be peer-reviewed?

Not all scholarly articles are peer reviewed, although many people use these terms interchangeably. Peer review is an editorial process many scholarly journals use to ensure that the articles published in journals are high quality scholarship.

Which type of source is most likely to be peer-reviewed?

Scholarly publications (Journals)

A scholarly publication contains articles written by experts in a particular field. The primary audience of these articles is other experts. These articles generally report on original research or case studies. Many of these publications are "peer reviewed" or "refereed".

How do I find peer-reviewed articles on NCBI?

Alternatively, you can use Journals in the NCBI Database (located on the Home page under Explore) to look up a specific journal and go to the journal site to see if it is peer-reviewed.