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What are "peer-reviewed" or "refereed" journals?
A peer reviewed journal is a special type of publication. Before articles are published within these types of journals, they are sent by the editors of the journal to other scholars in the field ("peers"), often anonymously, to get feedback on the quality of the scholarship, review research methods, as well as relevance or importance to the field. The article may be accepted, often with revisions suggested, or rejected for publication.
Considered the most respected, researchers wish to have their works published in them. Many often have low acceptance rates.
To find peer reviewed articles within Summon (the ALL tab on the library homepage), select the filters for "Peer-Review" and "Journal Article."
Databases:
Within most databases, click on the FullTextFinder link to get options for obtaining the full text of the article.
Is the journal online or here in the library? Search our Journals, Magazines, & Newspapers list
Visit another library: Search WorldCat to find one
Request delivery from another library: ILLiad Interlibrary Loan.