Peer-Reviewed vs. Trade Journals vs. Popular Articles: What's the difference? (graphic)
Identifying Types of Articles: Explained (video)
Peer Review in Three Minutes: What is peer review? (video)
Ulrichsweb: How can I identify whether a journal is peer-reviewed? Search for a magazine or journal by title. If it is identified with a referee shirt, it is a refereed publication, and most articles in the publication will be peer reviewed.
To access the full text of an article, tap 
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to determine whether UW-W Library patrons have access to it via a different database or inter-library loan (ILLiad). Here's how:
How to Use Find It: Step by Step
Use the Journals search to find out whether we have access to a particular journal or magazine:
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While Research@UWW is a good starting point for finding articles, you may find you have better results with specific subject databases. Below are some suggested databases to search for locating journal articles to get you started on your assignment. Visit A-Z Databases for a complete list. |
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