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SOC/CRM 383: BELL Crime and Inequality Spring 2025

How Do I Know if Articles Are Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed?

You must find 7-10 scholarly sources for your research assignment.  Books from the library will usually be scholarly (but you can check with your professor or a librarian if you're not sure). 

Activity

Skim over the two articles below, and discuss the following questions in your groups:

  1. Can you tell which article is peer-reviewed? 
  2. What are the differences between the two articles? 
  3. Are both articles trustworthy?  Is one a better source than the other?  How do you establish that?