How do you know if an article is
peer-reviewed?

Ulrich's Periodicals Directory allows you to look up a journal title and find out whether it is
refereed (peer-reviewed)

► Ulrich's is available at Rice Library's Reference Desk.

► Look at the periodical's web site or hard copy (print), and:

► Check the "Instruction's for Authors" pages in the publication. Articles are considered to be refereed (peer-reviewed) if authors are asked to submit multiple copies of the same article. The editor usually wants extra copies to send to reviewers.

► Check the journal to see if there is an editorial board for the journal. The members of this board usually serve as reviewers.