I am supposed to find a "referred / peer reviewed / academic / scholarly" article. What does that mean?
The terms Referred, Peer Reviewed, Academic, and Scholarly are often used interchangeably.
Note: Journals, magazines, & newspapers are published 'periodically,' hence the terms 'periodicals' and 'periodical databases.'
Limit to Scholarly / Peer Reviewed Sources
Comparing Scholarly Articles and Popular Articles
Scholarly Articles (Journals)
- Are written by and for scholars or researchers (historians, doctors, biologists, etc.)
- Are longer articles and usually include research.
- Include a list of references, or works cited page.
- Are often refereed or peer reviewed (reviewed by editors and/or other experts before publication).
Popular Articles (Magazines)
- Are written by journalists or freelance writers for a general audience.
- Rarely provide references.
- Written for the general public.
- Tend to be shorter than journal articles.
