What is a Peer-Reviewed Article? - EGL 135-050 - Marian Staats - Spring 2025

What is peer review

Peer review is a rigorous publication process that boosts the trustworthiness of an article. Peer-reviewed articles (also known as "refereed articles") are more authoritative than popular articles.

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Use These Clues to Spot a Scholarly (Peer-Reviewed) Article

Scholarly articles usually include the following:

Abstract or summary of the research
Author credentials - degrees held by the authors and the University or Research Center where they work
Scholarly and technical language
Diagrams and charts
Bibliography or list of citations/references

EGL 135-050 - Marian Staats - Spring 2025

What is peer review

Video: Peer Review in 3 Minutes (3:15)

Use These Clues to Spot a Scholarly (Peer-Reviewed) Article

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