FAQ: I need to find a peer reviewed journal article. Where do I start in the library?

Multi-Search

Multi-Search is the search box on the library homepage that allows you to search many of our library databases at the same time. This means that your results will include peer reviewed journal articles, but also non-scholarly articles, newspaper materials, eBooks, and more. To find peer reviewed articles using the Multi-Search, follow these steps:

1. In the Multi-Search box on the library's homepage, enter your keywords and then click "Search."
2. On the results page, look in the left column and find the limiter "Peer Reviewed (Scholarly)" near the top.
3. Checking this box will limit your Multi-Search results to materials published in peer reviewed journals. Please note the following:
   • This filter is not 100% accurate.
   • Peer reviewed journals may contain additional content types like editorials and letters, which are not considered scholarly research articles.
4. Once you find an article you want to use, evaluate it to determine if it is appropriate for your research and published in a peer reviewed journal. For help determining if an article is from a peer reviewed journal, check out the FAQ: How can I determine if a journal is peer reviewed?

Individual Databases

Many individual databases in our A-Z Database List have a peer reviewed filter. Generally you will find it either on the top left of the search results page or in the Advanced Search. 

Sample ProQuest Databases That Have the Peer Reviewed Filter

• ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window 
• ABI/INFORM Collection - ProQuest This link opens in a new window

Sample EBSCO Databases That Have the Peer Reviewed Filter

• Academic Search Ultimate - EBSCO This link opens in a new window
• Business Source Ultimate - EBSCO This link opens in a new window