Finding scholarly, peer-reviewed sources is a critical step in the research process, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. There is a variety of methods for finding scholarly articles using the resources provided through the library. Below you will find an overview of finding scholarly articles in WorldCat, library databases, and Google Scholar.
Finding scholarly articles in WorldCat:
After performing a search within WorldCat, you can quickly and easily find scholarly articles on your topic by selecting the "Article" check box from the filters along the left-hand side. See the screenshot below for an example of this. Lower on that list, you can also limit to items that are peer reviewed.
Finding articles in a library database:
To ensure that you are searching for articles that relate to your research topic, you should first select an appropriate database from Research by Subject Guides. Select the guide for your class or the academic subject. On each guide, you will find recommended databases. Almost all databases have buttons that allow you to restrict to peer-reviewed publications (see two examples below), but if you are unable to make this determination, please do not hesitate to ask a librarian.
