Q. How do I find scholarly articles?

Scholarly articles contain information that has been vetted by experts in a particular field. They are sometimes also referred to as "refereed" or "peer-reviewed". How you go about finding scholarly articles really depends on your topic, but most databases allow users to limit their searches to scholarly articles, "refereed" or "peer-reviewed" publications.

If your topic is general, interdisciplinary, or you are unsure of your direction, start with Library Search:

OR

• Academic Search Complete (EBSCO)
• ProQuest Research Library

If your topic is business focused, start with:

• ABI/Inform Global (ProQuest)
• Business Source Complete (EBSCO)

For other topics (i.e. ps

ychology) search the Database A to Z listing by subject or Ask a Librarian to recommend helpful databases to search.

If you still don't know if a journal is scholarly, search for the journal title in Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory. This resource provides detailed descriptions of journals, including whether or not they are refereed (i.e. peer-reviewed, scholarly).

If you still have concerns about the source meeting the requirement for your assignment, it is best to check with your professor.