LibGuides: Peer Review: An Introduction: Where to Get More Help

More Guides to Scholarly Sources

The Library has many guides on finding scholarly, peer-reviewed sources. The Library's collection of research guides provide in-depth guidance on finding scholarly sources in nearly every discipline and research area covered here at the University of Illinois. For general research strategies to find scholarly sources, here are some guides:

Is It Scholarly? Tips for Critically Evaluating Your Information Resources
This guide offers general tips for evaluating your sources to determine if they are scholarly.
Selecting Sources
This guide offers evaluation advice on selecting your sources, ranging from newspapers to popular and trade-related periodicals to academic writings and books.
The Information Cycle
The information cycle is the progression of media coverage of a newsworthy event. Understanding the information cycle can help you determine what kind of information you are likely to find about your topic. This guide provides a outline of what types of articles and resources you can find over the course of time.
Evaluating General and Internet Sources
There are some internet sources that can be regarded as scholarly, but many cannot. This guide will help you tell the difference!

Other Guides to Peer Review

Here are a few other resources that provide explanations of peer review:

Understanding Science, "Scrutinizing Science: Peer Review"
North Carolina State University Libraries, "Peer Review in 3 Minutes":
A short video tutorial explaining the core concepts of peer review.
"Explainer: What Is Peer Review," The Conversation

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More Guides to Scholarly Sources

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