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Writing 101: Preventing Pandemics

LibGuide for Writing 101 Students

Day 3: What is Peer-Review

Peer-review: A process that involves experts evaluating a researcher's work to ensure its quality, validity, and significance before publication.

What Are The Characteristics of Peer-Reviewed Articles?

  • Quality and Credibility Peer-reviewed articles are evaluated by experts in the field before publication, ensuring
                                           the research is of high quality and credible.

  • Research Validation:      These articles undergo a rigorous review process where other scholars assess the methodology,                                                   accuracy, and significance of the findings, validating the research.

  • Academic Contribution:   Peer-reviewed articles contribute to the academic community by providing new insights, theories,                                                               or data that advance knowledge in a particular field.

  • Reliable Sources:            When writing papers or conducting research, using peer-reviewed articles as sources ensures that the                                                         information is reliable and has been scrutinized by professionals.

What is Peer Review?

 
 

 
Watch "Peer Review in 3 Minutes" by N.C. State University Libraries on YouTube