Scholarly Sources
Scholarly Sources can refer to peer-reviewed journal articles or academic books.
Covers very specific topics or narrow fields of research.
The content is written by experts in a particular field of study -
Purpose: Sharing original research or analyzing others' findings.
Cites all source materials used and is usually subject to "peer review" prior to publication.
Primary audience: Fellow experts and students studying the field.
Content: Sophisticated and advanced compared to articles found in general magazines, or professional/trade journals.
Remember! Scholarly work is:
- Written by experts for experts
- Based on original research or intellectual inquiry
- Provides citations for all sources used
- Is usually peer-reviewed prior to publication
Source: libncsu. (2014, May 1). Peer review in 3 minutes. YouTube. Retrieved January 8, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOCQZ7QnoN0&t=1s