The following traits often indicate that an article is peer-reviewed:
- A lot of citations: these may appear in-text, and/or as footnotes, endnotes, reference list
- An Abstract (a brief description of the article)
- The organization of the article into sections such as Methodology, Results, and Conclusion
- Charts, tables, or graphs
- Complex, formal language that is specific to the field
- Notes indicating when the article was submitted and when it was accepted
If you need further help:
You can also Contact the Library with any questions.