Research Hacked: Peer Review

Imagine you're writing an essay for your class. You want to backup your arguments or support your point of view with the best possible information, right? Peer-reviewed journals are like a squad of experts who have your back.They give you access to high-quality information that's been double-checked by other experts. Think of them as reliable sources with a "scholar-approved" stamp.

Use peer-reviewed articles when you need:

1. Higher Credibility: Peer review ensures articles go through a rigorous vetting process by experts, making them more reliable sources. The are the highest standard in scholarly publishing.
2. Stronger Evidence: Peer-reviewed articles often present well-researched arguments backed by solid evidence, strengthening your own academic work.
3. Up-to-date Information: Many peer-reviewed journals publish the latest findings, keeping your research current and relevant.
4. Professor Approval: Since peer review is a hallmark of academic research, professors often prefer sources that have undergone this process.

But, what's the difference between an article being "scholarly" and it being peer reviewed?

How exactly does peer review work?

How do you even find peer-reviewed articles?

And, once you've got one, how do you actually understand what it's saying?