Confused by scholarly, peer-reviewed sources?

This guide explains the peer review process, the identifying characteristics of a peer-
reviewed article, and where you'll find scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles in the
RGO Library & Learning Commons databases.

What is Peer Review?

Peer review is a publication process based on peer evaluation that ensures

contributions made to the scholarly community are based on accurate, reliable, and
original research findings and analysis:

Source:

University of California at Berkeley (n.d.). Scrutinizing science: Peer review [digital

image]. Understanding Science. Retrieved from http://undsci.berkeley.edu/