You have an idea of what you want to research, so now what?
Next, you need to find & evaluate sources of information!
Scholarly journals are also called academic, peer-reviewed, or refereed journals.
Strictly speaking, peer-reviewed (refereed) journals refer only to those scholarly journals that submit articles to several other scholars, experts, or academics (peers) in the field for review and comment. These reviewers must agree that the article represents properly conducted original research or writing before it can be published.
To check if a journal is peer-reviewed/refereed, refer to the publication type. In EBSCO it will show when you click on the name of the journal. If outside of EBSCO refer to chart below.
Check out our LibGuide dedicated to scholarly journals here: Scholarly, Popular, and Sensation Journals
Your professor probably mentioned that you
need to use scholarly resources for your research assignment.
What exactly is a scholarly source, though?
This video explains the difference between scholarly sources
and other sources of information, as well as
why using scholarly sources matter! 
Credit: University of South Australia
Check out this super quick video on the
differences between PRIMARY & SECONDARY
sources of information, why it matters, and
when to use them
Credit: Scribbr
