It is a journal that contains articles that as been evaluated by scholars or editors from that same subject areas for its content.
- Articles from these journals may also be referred to as 'scholarly' or 'refereed'.
- Most peer reviewed articles contain information that has been verified or fact-checked, which give the article more authority.
Need more help? Check out the Research Tips: How to Read Scholarly Materials guide or the How to Find Peer Reviewed Articles guide.