Common Characteristics:
Note: Peer reviewed articles are not limited to science. All academic fields use a peer review process to ensure quality and accuracy.
Scholarly peer reviewed articles are included in many library databases. Use a research guide to find the best database for your subject or use the Scholarly Articles tab in the search box on the library homepage. You can also use the library's Databases A-Z tool to find a list of library databases by subject or discipline.
1. Enter your keywords / topics.
2. On the search results page, use the filters in the left column under the "Limit To" menu:
Parts can be combined depending upon the journal publisher's preferred format. The most commonly combined sections are: (1) introduction with literature review; and (2) results with discussion.
In the tutorials below, use the numbers at the bottom of each page to progress through the short tutorials.
Credit: The tutorials were created for The Write Site at University of Sydney, College of Humanities & Social Sciences and are for educational use only.