1. Some things to consider when determining if an article is peer reviewed (source):
- Make sure you have a journal article; also not everything in a peer-reviewed journal is peer reviewed, journals often other content such as editorials or book reviews which are not required to go through peer-review
- The following can usually be found in a peer-reviewed article
- An extensive reference list with in-text citations
- Specific style/organization: abstract, introduction, methods, results, conclusion
- Data given in charts, tables or graphs
- Formal language - particularly an long article title that covers all components discussed in the article
- Includes dates for submission and acceptance of the article
2. Some databases, like Academic Search Premier, allow you to click a check-box to say you only want peer reviewed journals. Although sometimes databases only indicate that a resource is scholarly without covering the level of peer review the articles undergo.
3. Search the Journal's website for Author Guidelines:
4. Still not sure if your journal will count for one of your 5 refereed titles? Ask a Librarian: cfry@spu.edu
