Definition:
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary:a process by which a scholarly work (such as a paper or a research proposal) is checked by a group of experts in the same field to make sure it meets the necessary standards before it is published or accepted
Explanation:
Peer-reviewed (or refereed) articles are scholarly journal articles that have undergone a thorough review process by a group of experts in the same field prior to publication.
You can use the Ulrichsweb database to determine if a specific journal is considered peer-reviewed. If a journal is considered peer-reviewed, then any articles published within it would be considered peer-reviewed.
Also, many library databases allow you to limit your searches to only peer-reviewed materials. By selecting this option, the database should only show you results that are peer-reviewed.
Related Videos and Guides:
- Video: How to Use Ulrichsweb to Check if a Journal is Peer-reviewedTip: In Ulrichsweb, type the name of the journal that the article was published in. Find the journal on the results list and check to see if it has a referee icon. If it does, the journal (and article) is considered peer-reviewed.