Advantage and one disadvantage of using peer-reviewed articles from the University Library
Identify at least one advantage and one disadvantage of using…
Identify at least one advantage and one disadvantage of using peer-reviewed articles from the University Library, Wikipedia or other wiki sources, or textbooks from former courses, to find literature for your review. What source do you use most often? Why?
Why is a scholarly peer-reviewed article or book more reliable than websites or Wikipedia?
Articles from scholarly, peer-reviewed, academic, and refereed journals are more credible than articles from popular or trade journals (‘magazines’) because they have gone through the most rigorous review process. They also have the most references or citations.
Is peer-reviewed a reliable source?
Peer reviewed articles are often considered the most reliable and reputable sources in that field of study. Peer reviewed articles have undergone review (hence the “peer-review”) by fellow experts in that field, as well as an editorial review process.
