Peer-reviewed research has gone through the peer-review process. Through the peer-review process, a scholarly work (such as a paper or a research proposal) is checked by a group of experts in the same field to make sure it meets the necessary standards before it is published or accepted. Peer-reviewed research is published in scholarly (also called academic) journals.
Characteristics of scholarly (academic) journals:
| Purpose |
Educational
Meant to inform and report research
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| Audience |
Intended for scholars and students in a
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| Subjects |
Very specific
Highly specialized
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| Format |
Long articles found in scholarly/academic
journals Has sections like "Methods" and
"Conclusion" Often printed on non-glossy paper
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| Graphics & Ads |
Usually no photos or ads
Has charts, graphs, data
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| Authors |
Scholars and researchers
Authors are rarely paid for articles
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| Language |
Technical
Vocabulary specific to the discipline
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| References |
Long list of references and sources
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| Examples |
Journal of Biology
Biochemical Journal
American Journal of Physiology
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| Where to find it |
Academic Journals
Scholarly Journals
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***First: Read Jennifer Raff's "How to Read and Understand a Scientific Article" ***
Scholarly articles are often very long. They can be 10, 20, maybe even 30 pages or more! Check out this video for tips on how to skim a scholarly article. This video is presented by the University of Tennesee Chatanooga Library's Online Workshop.
Scholarly articles are sometimes difficult to read. However, once you undersand the structure of a scholarly article, you can scan the article for the info you need. Use the tutorial below to explore different parts of a scholarly article, including:
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