Discovery Search: Peer-Reviewed Articles
What are Peer-Reviewed Journals?
A peer-reviewed journal is a scholarly periodical (often called “academic”) which requires that each article submitted for publication be judged by an independent panel of experts (scholarly or scientific peers). There are several types of articles found in peer-reviewed journals:- Original research articles: Report the results of research studies and the science behind the results
- Case studies: Report on unique cases that can contribute to the existing knowledge in the field
- Literature reviews or review articles: Provide an overview of multiple articles in a certain field
- Correction or retraction articles: Update the findings of a study or refute previously published findings
- Commentary articles and editorials: Provide opinions and personal viewpoints (bias) from experts in the field, often about controversial and current topics
- Media and book reviews: Provide reviews of recent books, websites or reports (These are not typically considered “articles” to use in an academic paper.)