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EGR 110: Introduction to Engineering: Evaluation

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

Finding and Evaluating Sources

The video below reviews the process for finding and evaluating information sources for research projects.

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