A peer-reviewed (or refereed) article has been read, evaluated, and approved for publication by scholars with expertise and knowledge related to the article’s subjects and contents. Peer-reviewing helps insure that articles provide accurate, verifiable, and valuable contributions to a field of study.
Many records have accurate icons to show their peer-review status.
Peer reviewed articles will often include statements about the peer review process
Peer reviewed articles will always include citations of work that influenced and informed the methods and conclusions reached by the article.
Step 1: Check the peer review status of the JOURNAL.
Step 2: If the JOURNAL is peer reviewed, then assess the ARTICLE.
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