Library Guides: EGR 110: Introduction to Engineering: Scholarly Sources

What is peer review?

Quick Definition

Many academic journals, and some professional conferences, use a peer review process to decide which papers will be published and which ones will be rejected. The "peers" are experts who read and provide feedback on the suitability of the submitted papers for publication.

Peer Review in 3 Minutes

Anatomy of a Journal Article

Anatomy of a Journal Article
This page gives you a quick introduction to key components of a scholarly article. Hover your mouse over the highlighted areas of the article to learn about clues to look for when identifying scholarly articles.

Scientific Papers

Ten Simple Rules for Reading a Scientific Paper

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