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What is peer review?

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Peer review is a rigorous process most scholarly articles undergo before publication. Scholars in the author's field evaluate the article for quality and validity. If these scholarly peers determine that the article is of low quality, the publication may reject it. Reviewers often offer suggestions for revision as a condition of acceptance.

If you need help determining if a source is peer-reviewed, contact us or talk with your professor.

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