Specialized databases are more effective for detailed and accurate research,
Databases provide organized collections of trustworthy information, like articles and books, and have tools to help you narrow down search results.
They allow for precise searches and offer filters to refine results by date, language, document type, or peer-reviewed status.
This helps you find relevant and high-quality information more efficiently than a general web search.
In Module 2. we discussed how to find an article using OneSearch.
Below is information about peer reviewed articles and why they are considered more reliable sources of information for college level research.
OneSearch simplifies library research by letting you search through many resources all at once using just one search box. OneSearch has filters so that you can narrow your results to peer reviewed articles.
Watch the video below for a demonstration.
You can find OneSearch on the QCC library homepage.
When an article is submitted, experts in the author's field evaluate it for credibility, quality, and validity. These peers carefully assess the accuracy of the manuscript and scrutinize the research methods and procedures used.
They may recommend revisions or reject the article if they find issues with its value or methodology.
This rigorous process ensures that published information in academic journals is credible and valid.
To check if an article is peer-reviewed:
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