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World Civilization Research Guide

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Find a Specific Journal or Article

Find a Specific Journal

To Find an Article from a Citation, click the link above and then click the Articles tab.

When to use

  • Use journal articles to find in-depth information on a specific topic.
  • Articles in periodicals often provide the latest news or thought on a particular topic.
  • Scholarly journal articles typically analyze more specific topics than books do.
  • They are the primary means by which scholars in the natural sciences and most social sciences publish their research.

A Note on Peer Review

Why is Peer Review Important?

Peer reviewed articles are articles that have been evaluated by the writer's colleagues (peers).  The idea with peer review is that the reviewers uphold standards within the field in terms of research methodology, style, ethics, etc. 

Most academic databases will allow you to find peer reviewed articles by simply checking a box as you refine your search. 

search boxes for Education Source database plus indication of where to check scholarly (peer reviewed) journals as a limiter

 

Need a reminder on the peer review process?  Check out this video by NCSU Libraries.