Is scholarly and peer-reviewed the same?

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.

Does peer-reviewed mean scholarly?

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.

How can you tell if an article is scholarly or peer-reviewed?

You can usually tell the difference because scholarly articles will have citations to their sources and a list of references. If the article does not have a reference list, you may want to think twice before using it as one of your scholarly sources. These reference lists will be at the very end of the article.

How do I find peer-reviewed or scholarly sources?

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.

Are all Google Scholar articles peer-reviewed?

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.

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What counts as a scholarly source?

Scholarly sources are written by academics and other experts and contribute to knowledge in a particular field by sharing new research findings, theories, analyses, insights, news, or summaries of current knowledge. Scholarly sources can be either primary or secondary research.

What is considered a peer-reviewed article?

Peer-reviewed journal articles have gone through an evaluation process in which journal editors and other expert scholars critically assess the quality and scientific merit of the article and its research.

Is JSTOR 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).

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.

Is .gov a scholarly source?

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.

Does peer-reviewed mean credible?

The peer reviewer ensures that the results are described with sufficient detail, and determines their credibility. Reviewers also confirm that the text is consistent with the information presented in tables and figures, and that all figures and tables included are important and relevant (15).

How do you check if it is peer-reviewed?

One of the best places to find out if a journal is peer-reviewed is to go to the journal website. Most publishers have a website for a journal that tells you about the journal, how authors can submit an article, and what the process is for getting published.

Is Elsevier a peer-reviewed journal?

All articles in open access journals which are published by Elsevier have undergone peer review and upon acceptance are immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download.

Is ScienceDirect a peer-reviewed journal?

ScienceDirect: Elsevier's premier platform of peer-reviewed scholarly literature.

Is JSTOR a scholarly source?

Search JSTOR

The collections in JSTOR include peer-reviewed scholarly journals, respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports, and primary sources from libraries' special collections and archives.

Is everything on JSTOR scholarly?

While all of content on JSTOR are considered scholarly sources, some of the older content may not be peer-reviewed. Clarify with your instructor whether you need peer-reviewed items before starting your assignment research.

Is Oxford academic peer-reviewed?

Our open access publishing is rigorously peer-reviewed and upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity.

How do I find peer-reviewed articles on PubMed?

Information found in PubMed that indicates it is "indexed by MEDLINE" is considered peer reviewed. Look for the phrase "indexed by MEDLINE" under the citation or abstract information. PubMed does not provide a search filter to limit to only peer reviewed articles.

Can anyone write a peer-reviewed article?

Yes, anyone can submit a paper to a peer-reviewed journal. However, it is important to note that the paper will undergo a rigorous review process by experts in the field before it is accepted for publication. The review process is designed to ensure the quality and validity of the research presented in the paper.

What is not considered a scholarly source?

Non-scholarly sources: Might be written by a professional writer who is not an expert in the field. Don't always name the authors. Are written about events, and political, moral, or ethnic opinions.

What does not count as a scholarly source?

Non-‐scholarly publications either do not include bibliographies or lists of works cited, or such lists are very short. Non-‐scholarly articles may also include badly-‐written articles which contain mistakes in spelling or grammar.

Can you use sources that are not scholarly?

While both types of sources are valuable in research, most academic work will favor scholarly sources over non-scholarly ones. Below you'll find a brief comparison of the two, and when to use each in your research.