Peer-Reviewed Journals
Refers to the process in scholarly, academic, scientific, or refereed journals where articles are evaluated by experts in the field prior to publication. Common characteristics:
· Expert author with
qualifications listed
· In-Text Citations &
Bibliography
· Length of article
· Formal tone and format
· Research results –
original research
Hint: Make sure you use primary research. Don’t use a quote from an article cited within another article (known as an indirect or secondary citation); you must go back to the original article.
This guide is designed to assist you in your research for your classes in Communication and Media.
Periodicals