Where can I find peer-reviewed articles?
Here are a few major databases for finding peer-reviewed research sources in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences:
- MLA International Bibliography. This link opens in a new window.
- Web of Science (Core Collection)
- Academic Search Ultimate.
- IEEE Xplore.
- Scopus.
- Business Source Ultimate.
Where can I find peer-reviewed articles for free?
The Top 21 Free Online Journal and Research Databases
- CORE. CORE is a multidisciplinary aggregator of open access research.
- ScienceOpen.
- Directory of Open Access Journals.
- Education Resources Information Center.
- arXiv e-Print Archive.
- Social Science Research Network.
- Public Library of Science.
- OpenDOAR.
Are there peer-reviewed articles?
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.
What is the criteria for a peer-reviewed article?
Usually have a narrow or specific subject focus. Contains original research, experimentation, or in-depth studies in the field. Written for researchers, professors, or students in the field. Often reviewed by the author’s peers before publication (peer-reviewed or refereed)
What is an example of a peer-reviewed source?
Examples of peer reviewed journals include: American Nurse Today, Journal of Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, Journal of Higher Education, and many more. If your professor asks you to use only peer reviewed sources, most databases (such as EbscoHost) will allow you to limit to just peer reviewed.
Is Google Scholar All peer-reviewed?
There is no direct means to only show peer-reviewed work; as Google Scholar also posts legal summaries, and other major journal articles from the Online WorldCat.
What is a peer-reviewed article example?
How do you know if an article is scholarly and peer-reviewed?
The clearest and most reliable indicator of a scholarly article is the presence of references or citations. Some library databases allow you to limit your search to scholarly articles. (The graphic below is from an EBSCOhost database. Check the box to apply the scholarly/peer-review journal limit.)
How do you know if a source is peer-reviewed?
If the article is from a printed journal, look at the publication information in the front of the journal. If the article is from an electronic journal, go to the journal home page and look for a link to ‘About this journal’ or ‘Notes for Authors’. Here it should tell you if the articles are peer-reviewed.
What is the meaning of peer-reviewed?
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 do you know if a scholarly article is peer-reviewed?
Is everything on Google Scholar peer-reviewed?
Unfortunately Google Scholar doesn’t have a setting that will allow you to restrict results only to peer-reviewed articles. If you find articles in Google Scholar, you would have to look up the journal the article is published in to find out whether they use peer review or not.
Is the University of Central Florida a peer reviewed journal?
The URJ is a peer-reviewed journal featuring the work of University of Central Florida undergraduate researchers from all disciplines. Founded in 2007, the URJ has published over 100 articles written by UCF undergraduate students.
How to search for articles at UCF library?
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What makes a journal a peer reviewed journal?
In a non-refereed magazine or journal, the decision regarding which articles to publish are made by their staff — perhaps an editor or editorial board. A peer-reviewed or refereed journal is one in which the articles are subjected to an external review process to assist in determining whether or not it should be published.
When was the University of UCF URJ founded?
Founded in 2007, the URJ has published over 100 articles written by UCF undergraduate students. All undergraduates participating in faculty-mentored research projects are invited to submit their work to be considered for publication.