what is scholarly research?
Adapted from the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign:
What is a scholarly source?
Scholarly sources (also referred to as academic, peer-reviewed, or refereed)
are written by experts in a particular field and serve to keep others interested
in that field up to date on the most recent research, findings, and news. These
resources will provide the most substantial information for your research and
papers
What is peer-review?
When a source has been peer-reviewed it has undergone the review and scrutiny
of a review board of colleagues in the author's field. They evaluate this source
as part of the body of research for a particular discipline and make
recommendations regarding its publication in a journal, revisions prior to
publication, or, in some cases, reject its publication.
Why use scholarly sources?
The authority and credibility evident in scholarly
sources will contribute a great deal to the overall quality of your
papers. Use of scholarly sources is an expected attribute of academic course
work.
How can I tell if a source is scholarly?
Here are some characteristics that can help you identify scholarly sources:
Where can I locate scholarly resources?
Our school subscribes to JSTOR, probably the most comprehensive database of scholarly articles. The iConn database titled Academic Search Premier is also a good source.
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What is a scholarly source?
Scholarly sources (also referred to as academic, peer-reviewed, or refereed)
are written by experts in a particular field and serve to keep others interested
in that field up to date on the most recent research, findings, and news. These
resources will provide the most substantial information for your research and
papers
What is peer-review?
When a source has been peer-reviewed it has undergone the review and scrutiny
of a review board of colleagues in the author's field. They evaluate this source
as part of the body of research for a particular discipline and make
recommendations regarding its publication in a journal, revisions prior to
publication, or, in some cases, reject its publication.
Why use scholarly sources?
The authority and credibility evident in scholarly
sources will contribute a great deal to the overall quality of your
papers. Use of scholarly sources is an expected attribute of academic course
work.
How can I tell if a source is scholarly?
Here are some characteristics that can help you identify scholarly sources:
- The authors' names and credentials (where they work or teach) are provided.
- The publisher an academic institution, scholarly, or professional organization, (i.e. the American Association of Psychology.)
- Sources are cited, and there are references to other scholarly works in the article.
Where can I locate scholarly resources?
Our school subscribes to JSTOR, probably the most comprehensive database of scholarly articles. The iConn database titled Academic Search Premier is also a good source.
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