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How do I know if the article I found is peer reviewed?
What does "peer-reviewed" mean?
If an article is peer-reviewed, it was reviewed by scholars who are experts in related academic or professional fields before publication. Those scholars assessed the quality of the article's research and its overall contribution to the literature in their field.
When discussing peer-reviewed journals, we're referring to journals that use a peer-review process.
I found an article; how can I tell if it's peer-reviewed?
You can use UlrichsWeb or Serials Directory to verify whether a journal is peer-reviewed. You can find instructions for using these directories below.
> Remember! In addition to research articles, sometimes journals that use a peer review process will also publish material that wasn't reviewed, such as editorial letters, news items, or book reviews. Typically, only reports of research will go through a peer-review process.
Using Ulrichsweb.
Here's how you can check the peer-review status of a journal using UlrichsWeb:
- Type the journal's name into the search box and click the green search button. You must use the journal's full name, not an abbreviation.
- Locate the journal on the results list. You might see multiple entries for the same title. This is because UlrichsWeb lists print, digital, and international editions separately.
- Look for a black-and-white "referee shirt" logo () next to the title. This means that it's refereed (peer-reviewed).
Using Serials Directory.
Here's how you can check the peer-review status of a journal using Serials Directory:
- Type the journal's name into the search box and click the green search button. You must use the journal's full name, not an abbreviation.
- Locate the journal on the results list.
- Scroll down to the "peer-reviewed" heading. If peer-review status isn't listed, you can assume it isn't peer-reviewed.
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