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What is a peer-reviewed or refereed journal?
An article in a peer-reviewed or refereed journal has been critically reviewed by experts in the given field before it is selected for publication.
Some examples of peer-reviewed or refereed journals include:
Using the "Peer-Reviewed" Feature in Databases
Some databases offer a feature that will limit a search to only articles in "peer-reviewed" journals. These databases include (but are not limited to):
- Art Full Text (includes topics in landscape architecture)
- Academic Search Complete
- America: History & Life
Example of a"peer reviewed" check box in a database (Art Full Text):
Searching for Articles in a Specific Journal
You may also want to identify a specific refereed or peer-reviewed journal and search for articles just in that journal.
Search a database such as the Avery Index for articles in the journal.
Use "quotes" to search for the exact title and select "Source" or "Journal Name."
The journal may also be searchable via the publisher website. Use the links from OneSearch or the library website to access journals the library subscribes to.
For a list of landscape architecture journals and other built environment journals the library subscribes to: Architecture Library Journals and Magazines research guide.
