Still unsure if a journal is scholarly, try Ulrich's.
Is my Academic/Scholarly journal article peer reviewed?
To be considered peer reviewed, a scholarly article must go through an additional step when submitted for publication. Each article is sent out to (usually two) other researchers in the field for blind review at which time the article can be accepted as is, accepted pending changes, or rejected.
Here are some basic guidelines to help you determine if a book is scholarly:
Author |
The name of the author(s) should be listed, as well as their credentials. Typically scholarly authors will have some form of subject specialty (such as professor of religion, CEO of a Fortune 500 company, etc). Note: Having a Ph.D. in one field does not make someone an expert in another. |
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Scholarly books should include notes and/or a bibliography of their sources. Also, look at the types of sources cited; are they appropriate for the topic? |
Publisher | Was the book published by a university or other scholarly press (such as Sage or Elsevier)? |